Diction Quiz 4 Preparation

Hollow

Lacking in real value, sincerity, or substance; false, meaningless.

Apathetic

Having or showing little or no interest, concern, or emotion.

Detached

Exhibiting an aloof objectivity usually free from prejudice or self-interest.

Callous

Feeling or showing no sympathy for others; hard-hearted.

Flippant

Lacking proper respect or seriousness.

Insolent

Insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct; overbearing.

Profane

Not concerned with religion or religious purposes; irreverent; obscene, vulgar.

Irreverent

Lacking proper respect or seriousness.

Preeminent

Having paramount rank, dignity, or importance; outstanding, supreme.

Notorious

Generally known and talked of; widely and unfavorably known.

Famous

Widely known; honored for achievement.

Distinguished

Marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence.

Obsequious

Marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness.

Reverent

Expressing or characterized by reverence.

Pious

Marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship.

Obedient

Submissive to the restrain or command of authority; willing to obey.