vocab list 2 - AP lang

skeptical

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

synonyms: doubtful, suspicious

antonyms: believing, trustworthy

ambivalent

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

synonyms: hesitant, uncertain

antonyms: determined, undoubted

belligerent

hostile and aggressive

synonyms: antagonistic, combative

antonyms: agreeable, calm

passionate

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
synonyms: ardent, loving

antonyms: indifferent, unenthusiastic

subdued

quiet and rather reflective or depressed

synonyms: hushed, solemn

antonyms: cheerful, happy

mournful

feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief

synonyms: forlorn, sad

antonyms: cheerful, joyful

incensed

to be extremely angry, indignant, or outraged

synonyms: exasperated, infuriated

antonyms: happy, pleased

pragmatic

practical; more concerned with practical results than with theories or principle

synonyms: efficient, logical

antonyms: irrational, unreasonable

unabashed

boldly certain of one’s position; not ashamed

synonyms: blatant, brazen

antonyms: embarrassed, sheepish

whimsical

spontaneously fanciful or playful; slightly odd in an endearing way; behaving in a way that is impossible to predict

synonyms: comical, eccentric

antonyms: common, serious