emglish vocab

Absurd

illogical; ridiculous; silly; implausible; foolish

Accusatory

suggesting someone has done something wrong, complaining

Acerbic

sharp; forthright; biting; hurtful; abrasive; severe

Admiring

approving; think highly of; respectful; praising

Aggressive

hostile; determined; forceful; argumentative

Aggrieved

indignant; annoyed; offended; disgruntled

Ambivalent

having mixed feelings; uncertain; in a dilemma; undecided

Amused

entertained; diverted; pleased

Angry

incensed or enraged; threatening or menacing

Animated

full of life or excitement; lively; spirited; impassioned; vibrant

Apathetic

showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional

Apologetic

full of regret; repentant; remorseful; acknowledging failure

Ardent

enthusiastic; passionate

Arrogant

pompous; disdainful; overbearing; condescending; vain; scoffing

Assertive

self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent

Awestruck

amazed, filled with wonder/awe; reverential

Belligerent

hostile; aggressive; combatant

Benevolent

sympathetic; tolerant; generous; caring; well meaning

Bitter

angry; acrimonious; antagonistic; spiteful; nasty

Callous

cruel disregard; unfeeling; uncaring; indifferent; ruthless

Candid

truthful, straightforward; honest; unreserved

Caustic

making biting, corrosive comments; critical

Cautionary

gives warning; raises awareness; reminding

Colloquial

familiar; everyday language; informal; colloquial; casual

Conciliatory

intended to placate or pacify; appeasing

Condescending

stooping to the level of one’s inferiors; patronising

Contemptuous

showing contempt; scornful; insolent; mocking

Cynical

scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering