Words to Capture Tone and Point of View: List 5

Questions on the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test will ask you to identify an author's tone, purpose, or point of view. Practice these lists to familiarize yourself with common words used to describe an author's attitude or perspective.
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  1. appreciative
    having or showing a favorable critical judgment or opinion
  2. boastful
    showing excessive self-importance
  3. contemplative
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  4. contemptuous
    expressing extreme scorn
  5. disgruntled
    in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
  6. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
  7. engaging
    attracting or delighting
  8. inflammatory
    inciting action or rebellion
  9. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  10. poignant
    arousing powerful emotions, especially pity or sadness
  11. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
  12. provocative
    serving or tending to excite or stimulate
  13. quarrelsome
    given to arguing
  14. quizzical
    perplexed
  15. reflective
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  16. restrained
    prudent
  17. righteous
    characterized by accepted standards of morality or justice
  18. sarcastic
    expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
  19. satirical
    exposing human folly to ridicule
  20. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  21. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
  22. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  23. timid
    lacking conviction or boldness or courage
  24. urgent
    compelling immediate action
  25. vexed
    causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution
Created on Tue Mar 30 13:06:04 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Mar 30 14:56:42 EDT 2021)

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