Tone List Crossword Puzzle

Humorous and playful, especially at inappropriate times
Negative or pessimistic; scornful or jaded
Scenic or picturesque; tranquil
Narrow or vulgar concern for academic knowledge and formal rules
Open to more than one interpretation; uncertain
Injuring the feelings of others; piercing
Extreme nationalism characterized by belligerent foreign policy
Unrestrained or bold; daring or brazen
Grotesque or crude
Lacking self-confidence; shy or timid
Bitterly denunciatory; harshly critical
Pretending to be serious as a joke
Representation of death or injury
Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy
Stern or strict in appearance; somber and grave
Having profound knowledge; erudite
Enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal
To speak in a playful or teasing tone
Lacking qualities that excite or interest; dull
Displaying a concern with morality
Keen mental discernment and good judgement; astute
Showing too great a readiness to believe things; gullible
Showing or expressing deep, often melancholy thought
Not partial or biased; unprejudiced
Lacking sense or substance; silly
Characterized by excessive self-esteem; pretentious
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing; urgent, pressing
Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful
Bitter and sharp in tone; rancorous
Tending to provoke a strong reaction