GED: Reasoning Through the Language Arts Test: 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. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  2. averse
    strongly opposed
  3. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  4. callous
    emotionally hardened
  5. disdainful
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  6. dismayed
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  7. foreboding
    a feeling of evil to come
  8. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  9. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  10. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
  11. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  12. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  13. reflective
    capable of physically throwing back light or sound
  14. satirical
    exposing human folly to ridicule
  15. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
Created on Tue Jun 10 12:15:38 EDT 2025 (updated Tue Jun 10 12:15:43 EDT 2025)

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