accusatory

containing or expressing accusation

EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Diamond started to fight back, pointing an accusatory finger at the Bank of England.
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apathetic
showing little or no emotion or animation
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He also missed his first five field goal attempts and appeared apathetic about
attacking the basket.
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awe
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
His words, filled with awe, help illustrate how far he has journeyed.
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bitter
expressive of severe grief or regret
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Maybe he is bitter about being nominated and not winning?
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callous
emotionally hardened
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Nintendo is going after a broader market and longtime fans are feeling dissed by
callous wording.
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caustic
harsh or corrosive in tone
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating; as, acrid temper, mind, writing.
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choleric
quickly aroused to anger
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Jonathan, choleric with indignation, stood by his desk, clenching his hands.
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condescension
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Franklin encountered condescension and negativity at SEC gatherings.
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contemplative
deeply or seriously thoughtful
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Scenes unfold in contemplative long takes and carefully framed, deep-focus
compositions.
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contemptuous
expressing extreme contempt
NOTES:
Showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Hayes came back from the door, smiling his little contemptuous smile.

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conventional
following accepted customs and proprieties
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
In this context, conventional approaches to research are inadequate.
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critical
of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism
NOTES:
Finding fault.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
However, others have taken a more critical view.
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cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g.
selflessness of others
NOTES:
Questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
For now, though, Americans, long cynical about global warming, are confronting the
facts.
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derisive
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Im Catholic could have been milked for derisive laughs, especially given the
blaring trombone of Ms. Turners imperious voice.

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didactic
instructive (especially excessively)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Presentation; followed by group discussion.
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disdainful
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as
unworthy
NOTES:
You feel like you are better than the other person.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Smith diverted him with presents, but the Indian kept his disdainful manner.
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earnest
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
NOTES:
intense, a sincere state of mind.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
By then, however, the backlash against Ms. Yousafzai had already started in
earnest.
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erudite
having or showing profound knowledge
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The most erudite person is intelligent only in spots.
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fanciful
indulging in or influenced by fancy
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The loops are fanciful but efficient, and done very conscientiously.
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forthright
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Maurice was at his best: funny, acerbic, furious, forthright.
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gloomy
depressingly dark
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
But the growth rate has dropped, and economic mood is gloomy.
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haughty
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as
unworthy
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
By this time Romanoff was the great gentleman again haughty, patronising, calm,
and collected.
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indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"He pinched me!" came in a chorus from half a dozen indignant girls.
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intimate
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A trial at Leeds Crown Court heard she sent him intimate text messages on a
smuggled mobile phone and wrote him a love letter.
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jovial
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Mr. Prentice, delighted to be restored to favour after his recent disgrace, was jovial
and cheering.
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judgmental
depending on judgment
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He hesitates before saying, I dont think people here are as judgmental as back in
Texas.
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lyrical
expressing deep emotion
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
I loved Ben Miller waxing lyrical about quantum physics he wouldn't be allowed to
do that on The One Show.
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malicious
having the nature of or resulting from malice
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of posting malicious Twitter messages

directed at British Olympic diver Tom Daley.
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matter of fact
a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
As a matter of fact, we supported Fischer, Marina said, but Elijah was already
asleep.
mocking
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
He soon began mocking Romneys earlier declaration that he was a severely
conservative Massachusetts governor.
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morose
showing a brooding ill humor
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Each time I found my father more morose, more reserved and pensive, until at
times he became fierce.
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objective
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
We've won some big games, but winning is not the main objective either.
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optimistic
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:

Wittman wasnt nearly as optimistic after watching Seraphin move around.

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patronizing
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with
condescension
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Conservatives find Obamas line about guns, religion, and immigration patronizing.
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pessimistic
expecting the worst possible outcome
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Two years ago, the World Health Organization released a study with an equally
pessimistic outlook.
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quizzical
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"Good morning, Rush," greeted Mr. Penton, with a quizzical look at his caller.
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reflective
capable of physically reflecting light or sound
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Glossy screens can emphasize contrast, but can also produce an annoying reflective
glare.
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reverent
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
President James Monroe and his suite, as well as many other distinguished visitors,
were reverent worshippers in the church on the day of dedication.
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ribald
humorously vulgar
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Drunken men and women sat in every doorway, howling ribald songs and curses.
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ridicule
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Before that, Mr. Putin had shown off his singing voice, judo moves and pectorals,
inviting ridicule from the Moscow glitterati.
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sanguineous
accompanied by bloodshed
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The kidneys were found enlarged and congested, with evident signs of sanguineous
stasis.
sarcastic
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Photos of Biden laughing, accompanied by sarcastic messages, soon appeared as
well.
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sardonic
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
The debate should have been canceled, said Mr. Dole, as sardonic as ever at age
89.
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satiric
exposing human folly to ridicule
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Miss Austin swung about and faced him with a faint satiric smile.
sincere
open and genuine; not deceitful
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
For all I know, his desire to work out a solution is quite sincere, Mr. Putin
continued.
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solemn
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
"Islam is a cancer, period," he said repeatedly, his solemn voice thickly accented.
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whimsical
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
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