Critical Tone Words

The ______________sales clerk acted as if he was too busy and important to wait on us.

Her mother-in-laws_______comments about her housekeeping always incensed her.

It's an exciting play, but the cast gave an ____________ performance.

Even her family considers her ___________with her need to expound on every subject.

The professor cast a __________glance at the student who dared ask such a naive question.

The teacher's dry, __________ introduction to Greek mythology stifled our natural interest in ancient heroes and gods.

After reading a _________review of the hotel, I canceled my reservation.

I pity my grandfather sometimes, since my grandmother can be so ______________.

We were ___________about our chances of winning after our poor season.

The snooty waiter gave a _______sneer when I asked about something on the menu.