AP.Lang Tone words Pt. 2

The tone words that are required to know for the second quiz in Tri 1 of AP English Language. This includes the old ones, and five new ones.

amiable

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

appreciative

feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.

consoling

serving to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.

impassioned

filled with or showing great emotion.

condescending

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

apathetic

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

disgruntled

angry or dissatisfied.

pedantic

excessively concerned with minor details and rules, or with displaying academic learning.

lugubrious

looking or sounding sad and dismal.

pessimistic

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

poignant (poin-yant)

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

somber

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

dramatic

intending or intended to create an effect; theatrical.

irreverent

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

patronizing

apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending.

sarcastic

marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

candid

truthful and straightforward; frank.

nostalgic

displaying a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

urbane

courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man).

benevolent

well-meaning, kindly, and charitable

hopeful

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event

respectful

feeling or showing deference and respect

contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

detached

aloof and objective without emotion