AP Lang Tonal Vocab List Two A Synonyms

Brusque

curt, abrupt, blunt, short, sharp

Contemptuous

scornful, disdainful, disrespectful, insulting, insolent

Didactic

instructive, educational, informative, pedagogic, preachy

Ebullient

exuberant, buoyant, cheerful, joyful, lively

Incredulous

disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful, dubious, unconvinced

Morose

sullen, sulky, gloomy, glum, dour

Sanctimonious

self-righteous, holier-than-thou, pious, hypocritical, insincere

Snide

disparaging, derogatory, mocking, sarcastic, sneering

Vociferous

vehement, outspoken, vocal, clamorous, strident

Wry

ironic, sardonic, satirical, mocking, dry

Colloquial

conversational, informal, everyday, vernacular, slangy

Esoteric

obscure, arcane, cryptic, enigmatic, abstruse

Euphonious

melodious, harmonious, musical, tuneful, sweet-sounding

Insipid

bland, tasteless, dull, uninteresting, flat

Verbose

wordy, long-winded, loquacious, prolix, rambling