What the Drama? Vocab

convey

to make known; communicate

juxtapose

to place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

self-esteem

how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

tone

a modulation of voice expressing a feeling or mood

vigorous

characterized by or involving physical strength, effort or energy

vivacious

attractively lively and animated

gestures

motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech

posture

the position of the body, which can convey confidence, submission or other emotions

proxemics

the study of use of space in communication, including personal distance, social distance and public distance

haptics

the study of the communicative function of touch

kinesics

the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication

paralanguage

non-verbal cues such as tone of voice,pitch, volume, and speed of speech

vocalics

another term for paralanguage, referring to non-verbal cues

chronemics

the study of use of time in communication, including punctuality, waiting time, and pace of conversation

emblems

gestures that stand for a specific verbal meaning

regulators

gestures that control the flow of the conversation, such as nodding or shaking the head

inarticulate

unable to express oneself clearly or effectively

tactile

relating to the sense of touch

impetuous

acting or done quickly and without thought

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by a wrong

taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative in speech

obstinate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

defiance

open resistance to authority or control

feral

wild and untamed

despotic

exercising absolute power, especially in a cruel or oppressive way

futile

pointless or ineffective

premonition

a feeling that something is about to happen

contemptuous

showing or feeling contempt, scornful

exasperated

irritated intensly

ebullient

cheerful and full of enthusiasm

turbulent

causing conflict or disorder

intractable

difficult to manage or control

clamor

a loud or confused noise

imperative

extremely important or urgent

unrelenting

persistent