Vocabulary Set 6 Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes Test = 10/31/14 Tempestuous The men nearly came to blows during the tempestuous confrontation. Maria threw a tempestuous fit, followed by many sobs and tears. Definition: Tempestuous Strong conflicting emotion POS: Adjective Synonyms: wild, heated, explosive, bad tempered Nuptials As their nuptials approached, the couple grew anxious for their upcoming wedding. The twentieth anniversary of my nuptials will be celebrated on November 21 st. Definition: Nuptials Relating to marriage or weddings POS: Noun Synonyms: ceremony, wedding, union Inconspicuous She wore all black so she would be inconspicuous in the crowd. It is hard to remain inconspicuous if you are wearing a brightly colored, neon green jacket. Definition: Inconspicuous Not clearly visible POS: adjective Synonyms: unnoticeable, concealed, unseen Diction Her diction while giving the speech was flawless. A television announcer must have clear diction so everyone can understand him. Definition: Diction Word choice POS: Noun Synonyms: articulation, speech, delivery Tone The high school football coach spoke to the young football players with a tone of command. The teacher spoke to the preschoolers using a high tone in her voice. Definition: Tone Overall quality of a musical or vocal sound POS: Noun Synonyms: sound, mood, voice