Unit 5 vocab quiz

Absurd

illogical or ridiculous; implausible; foolish; ridiculous; silly

Accusatory

stating someone has done something wrong, complaining; critical; reproachful.

Acerbic

curt and forthright; biting comments or looks; hurtful; abrasive; severe

Admiring

approving or thinking highly of; respectful; praising; favorable

Belligerent

hostile and threatening; combative; aggressive; confrontational

Benevolent

caring and sympathetic; tolerant; generous; well-meaning

Bitter

angry and harsh; acrimonious; antagonistic; spiteful; nasty

Callous

cruel disregard and insensitive; unfeeling; indifferent; ruthless

Candid

truthful and straightforward; blunt; honest; unreserved

Caustic

making cruel, corrosive comments; critical; destructive; sarcastic

Defensive

defending or protecting a position; shielding; guarding; watchful

Defiant

obstinate and resistant; argumentative; challenging; contentious

Demeaning

disrespectful and undignified; degrading; humiliating; shaming

Depressing

upsetting or feelings of distress; melancholic; discouraging; pessimistic

Earnest

showing deep sincerity or feeling; intense; solemn; serious

Egotistical

excessively self-absorbed; self-centered; conceited; boastful

Empathetic

ability to understand and share the feelings of another; kind; rapport; sensitive

Facetious

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; glib; whimsical

Farcical

humorous and highly improbable; ludicrous; absurd; mocking

Flippant

superficial and shallow; thoughtless; frivolous; nonchalant