AP Lit Vocabulary Set 2

compassionate

compassionate

sympathetic and concerned for others

effusive

Unrestrained or profuse in emotional expression, gushy

condescending

showing a superior, patronizing attitude

reverent

showing or feeling awe, respect, or veneration

foreboding

a sense of impending, evil, or ominous

reflective

thoughtful, deliberate, meditative

benevolent

charitable, kind, generous

pensive

dreamily thoughtful, usually marked by some sadness

apathetic

showing little or no emotion; indifferent

sardonic

scornfully mocking, skeptical, disdainful humor

incredulous

expressing disbelief; skeptical

elated

high spirited

earnest

serious and intense

impassioned

filled with passion and zeal

vexed

irritable, annoyed, or distressed

appreciative

grateful

repulsed

intense distaste and aversion to something or someone

eloquent

vivid and movingly expressive or revealing

forthright

direct and straightforward

zealous

fervent eagerness or enthusiasm