TONE AND MOOD Gaby Santiago

5th period 4-11-10

BENEVOLENT Definition-

characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

Synonym-caring The little girl was

benevolent when she gave her mom a flower.

COMPASSIONATE Definition-

Feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic

Synonym- indulgent

Max was compassionate over his lonely owner.

SOMBER Definition-

gloomy, depressing or dismal

Synonym- mournful

The dog was somber after his owner had passed away

PESSIMISTIC Definition-

pertaining to or  characterized by pessimism; gloomy

Synonym- hopeless

Lola was pessimistic after her 5th boyfriend dumped her.

DESOLATE Definition-

barren or laid waste; devastated

Synonym- abandoned

The desert was very desolate.

HAUGHTY

Definition-disdainfully proud;  snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious

Synonym-egotistical William was acting

in a haughty manner after he had won the contest.

SERENE Definition-

calm, peaceful, or  tranquil; unruffled

Synonym- Collected

The meadow was a serene place for Abigail.

OMINOUS Definition-

portending evil or harm; foreboding;  threatening; inauspicious

Synonym- threatening

The clouds looked ominous, for a bad storm was predicted.

INDIGNANT Definition-feeling,

characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust

Synonym- scornful The young girl had

a indignant look after she smelled her dog.

IRREVERENT Definition-

not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence :efficient in veneration or respect:

Synonym- impertinent

The irreverent mouse poked and made fun of the squirrel.