having a simultaneous attraction to and a repulsion from an idea; having mixed feelings 

• ambivalent
• malicious
• condescending
• absurd

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

showing lack of respect or reverence

• condescending
• irreverent
• absurd
• obsequious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

dignified level, or one assuming an air of superiority 

• abstruse
• arrogant
• condescending
• vindictive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

having sympathy for the problems of others

• compassionate
• ironic
• pessimistic
• arrogant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

sentimental wish to return to a past time or condition

• nostalgic
• earnest
• impassioned
• abstruse

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

ridiculous and unreasonable

• ironic
• reticent
• absurd
• evasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

intending revenge

• vindictive
• impassioned
• apathetic
• malicious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

polite or obedient from either fear or the hope of gain

• arrogant
• obsequious
• absurd
• pessimistic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

expressing one thing and meaning the opposite

• abstruse
• impassioned
• earnest
• ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

having a gloomy view of life

• incredulous
• pessimistic
• evasive
• nostalgic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4