Vocab set 7 for AP Lang

blithe

Showing a casual or cheerful indifference; carefree.

censorious

Having a tendency to criticize or condemn; judgmental.

curt

Brief and abrupt in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude.

ebullient

Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement; exuberant.

exhortatory

Serving or intended to exhort; encouraging or urging strongly.

forthright

Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.

impartial

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and unbiased.

irascible

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; short-tempered.

melancholic

Feeling or expressing sadness or sorrow; depressed.

obdurate

Stubbornly resistant to moral influences; unyielding.

placid

Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

reverent

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

stolid

Calm and dependable; showing little emotion or animation.

vitriolic

Filled with bitter criticism or malice; harsh or scathing.

somber

Dark, dull, or gloomy; serious or grave in mood.