Sad, gloomy. Hint: starts with an M....

He presented his views in an aggressive, _______ manner, which alienated most voters.

• nostalgic

• satirical

• strident

• poignant

Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons have a _____ tone.

• satirical

• nostalgic

• morbid

• exuberant

The atmosphere in the room became ______as the news of the tragedy spread, casting a shadow over the gathering.

• exuberant

• flippant

• ambivalent

• somber

Her daughter became _______when questioned about being mean to her brother; her brother had clearly started it.

• wistful

• giddy

• indignant

• flippant

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Words with a positive connotation

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(b) Words with a negative connotation

• reverent

• optimistic

• whimsical

• flippant

• pessimistic

• apprehensive

• sympathetic

• bleak

Looking on the bright side of life. The glass is half full.

Looking at the old photographs made him feel ________ for simpler times.

• bitter

• nostalgic

• acerbic

• giddy

Her __________ wit bordered on downright mean, and it made others feel slightly uncomfortable.

• wistful

• giddy

• poignant

• acerbic

Full of hatred and anger.

• satirical

• cynical

• vitriolic

• bleak