AP Lang Tonal Vocab List Two A Definitions

Brusque

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

Contemptuous

Showing contempt; scornful.

Didactic

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Ebullient

Cheerful and full of energy.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

Morose

Sullen and ill-tempered.

Sanctimonious

Making a show of being morally superior to other people.

Snide

Derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.

Vociferous

Vehement or clamorous.

Wry

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

Colloquial

Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

Euphonious

Pleasing to the ear.

Insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.

Verbose

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.