tone & emotion
This word describes someone feeling overly happy and lightheaded, almost dizzy with joy.
What is giddy?
The magician’s act was so __________ that the audience was left in awe.
What is bewitching?
Synonym for "arrogant" or "self-absorbed."
What is egotistical?
This word comes from the Latin apprehendere, meaning “to seize or grasp.”
What is apprehensive?
This word sounds fun but actually means someone is careless and reckless.
What is heedless?
If a teacher scolds you for not doing your homework, they are doing this.
What is admonishing?
After making a rude remark, he felt truly __________ and apologized.
What is penitent?
Opposite of “respectful” or “appreciative.”
What is disdainful?
This word stems from the Greek scholastikos, meaning "devoted to learning."
What is scholarly?
This word can mean both “teaching” and “being overly instructive.”
What is didactic?
A person who shows no emotion or reaction is described as this.
What is impassive?
She spoke in a __________ manner, making sure her students understood every detail.
What is pedagogic?
Synonym for "funny" or "amusing."
What is comical?
Derived from the Latin elatus, meaning "carried away" or "lifted up."
What is elated?
This word describes someone both scholarly and academic but can also mean overly focused on small details.
What is pedagogic?
If someone is extremely irritated and fed up, they feel this way.
What is exasperated?
The teenager’s immature and overconfident attitude could only be described as __________.
What is sophomoric?
Opposite of “careful” or “cautious.”
What is heedless?
From the Latin inflammare, meaning "to set on fire."
What is inflammatory?
This word means "cautious and nervous," but some people mistakenly think it means "afraid."
What is apprehensive?
If a person's speech is meant to stir up anger or strong emotions, it is described as this.
What is inflammatory?
His tone was short and to the point, almost rude.
What is terse?
Synonym for "educational" or "instructive."
What is didactic?
This word comes from Middle English, originally meaning "to warn or remind."
What is admonishing?
This word is often confused with “egotistical” but actually means someone who dismisses sincerity and expects the worst.
What is cynical?