Character Traits, Tone and Mood Vocabulary List

These flashcards cover vocabulary related to character traits, tone, and mood, providing definitions and contextual understanding.

Blasphemous

Uttering, containing, or exhibiting impious action concerning sacred things; irreverent; profane.

Capricious

Subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic.

Indulgent

Characterized by submitting to an inclination or desire; lenient or permissive.

Innocuous

Not harmful or injurious; harmless; unlikely to harm or offend.

Inscrutable

Incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable; not easily understood.

Insidious

Intended to entrap or beguile; stealthily treacherous or deceitful.

Serene

Calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled.

Vitriolic

Very caustic or scathing; intensely and bitingly critical.

Wanton

Maliciously or unjustifiably done; reckless or lawless.

Zealous

Full of or characterized by eager desire; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

What does 'blasphemous' mean?

It means irreverent or profane, often regarding sacred things.

How would you describe a capricious person?

As unpredictable and subject to sudden changes in opinion or behavior.

What is the connotation of 'indulgent'?

It can be positive due to the pleasure it brings, but also negative due to a lack of restraint.

What does 'innocuous' imply?

It implies being harmless and unlikely to offend.

Describe something that is inscrutable.

It is something that is complicated, not easily understood, and mysterious.

What does insidious behavior suggest?

It suggests sneaky, deceptive actions intended to entrap or beguile.

What is a serene setting typically like?

It's typically calm, peaceful, and tranquil.

What does a vitriolic tone indicate?

It indicates scathing criticism and a desire to belittle or insult.

What does wanton behavior suggest?

It suggests a reckless disregard for morality and consequences.

What does it mean to be zealous?

It means to be extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something.