AP Lang List 4

acrimonious

angry and bitter in tone or speech.

contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

churlish

rude in a mean-spirited way

diabolic

characterized by wickedness, evil, or devilish behavior.

erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning.

farcical

ludicrously exaggerated and improbable.

hapless

someone who is very unfortunate, unlucky, or deserving of pity due to a string of bad luck.

incisive

intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.

jovial

cheerful and friendly.

mirthful

merry or amusing.

patronizing

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

pompous

affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

sanguine

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

timorous

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

wistful

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.