| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | academic | scholarly and formal in style |
| 2. | accepted | generally approved or recognized |
| 3. | administrative | relating to formal management |
| 4. | articulate | able to express clearly |
| 5. | authorized | officially approved |
| 6. | balanced | fair and well judged |
| 7. | bookish | characteristic of formal writing |
| 8. | bureaucratic | official and administrative in style |
| 9. | businesslike | efficient and serious in manner |
| 10. | ceremonious | marked by formal observance |
| 11. | civil | polite and well-mannered |
| 12. | clear | easy to understand |
| 13. | composed | calm and self-controlled |
| 14. | concise | brief but complete |
| 15. | controlled | kept within careful limits |
| 16. | courteous | polite and respectful in manner |
| 17. | cultivated | showing education and good taste |
| 18. | decorous | showing proper, dignified behavior |
| 19. | deferential | showing respectful submission |
| 20. | deliberate | done intentionally and carefully |
| 21. | dignified | showing composed seriousness and honor |
| 22. | diplomatic | skilled in polite dealing |
| 23. | direct | straightforward and clear |
| 24. | disciplined | showing controlled orderliness |
| 25. | discreet | careful and prudent in speech |
| 26. | earnest | serious and sincere |
| 27. | elegant | graceful and tasteful in style |
| 28. | elevated | highly formal in style |
| 29. | eloquent | fluent and persuasive |
| 30. | established | widely accepted and fixed |
| 31. | even-handed | treating all sides fairly |
| 32. | explicit | stated clearly and fully |
| 33. | fair-minded | willing to judge fairly |
| 34. | forensic | relating to formal argument |
| 35. | formal | following established conventions |
| 36. | formalized | made official or conventional |
| 37. | gracious | kindly and courteous |
| 38. | grammatical | following grammar rules |
| 39. | grand | impressive and dignified |
| 40. | grave | serious and dignified |
| 41. | guarded | careful and restrained |
| 42. | impartial | fair and unbiased |
| 43. | impersonal | not personal or emotional |
| 44. | imposing | commanding respect by appearance |
| 45. | institutional | relating to established systems |
| 46. | judicious | showing good careful judgment |
| 47. | legalistic | using formal legal style |
| 48. | legitimate | lawful and proper |
| 49. | literary | having a polished written style |
| 50. | lofty | grand and elevated in tone |
| 51. | logical | reasoned and consistent |
| 52. | lucid | clear and easy to understand |
| 53. | majestic | stately and impressive |
| 54. | measured | careful and controlled in tone |
| 55. | methodical | orderly and careful |
| 56. | moderate | avoiding excess or extremes |
| 57. | neutral | not taking sides |
| 58. | normative | establishing a standard |
| 59. | objective | not influenced by feelings |
| 60. | official | authorized or formal in status |
| 61. | organized | arranged efficiently and clearly |
| 62. | orthodox | conforming to established practice |
| 63. | perspicuous | clearly expressed and understandable |
| 64. | plainspoken | using clear direct language |
| 65. | polite | showing respectful good manners |
| 66. | precise | exact and carefully expressed |
| 67. | prescribed | set by rule or authority |
| 68. | professional | appropriate to a profession |
| 69. | proper | socially correct and appropriate |
| 70. | recognized | officially accepted or known |
| 71. | refined | elegant and cultured in style |
| 72. | reserved | formal and emotionally controlled |
| 73. | respectful | showing consideration and esteem |
| 74. | responsible | showing good judgment and duty |
| 75. | restrained | controlled and not excessive |
| 76. | reverent | deeply respectful |
| 77. | rigorous | extremely thorough and exact |
| 78. | scholarly | learned and academic in tone |
| 79. | serious | thoughtful and not casual |
| 80. | solemn | serious and formal in manner |
| 81. | standard | accepted as normal or correct |
| 82. | stately | grand and dignified |
| 83. | structured | organized in a clear way |
| 84. | succinct | brief and clearly expressed |
| 85. | systematic | done according to a plan |
| 86. | tactful | careful not to offend |
| 87. | temperate | moderate and restrained |
| 88. | terse | brief and direct |
| 89. | thorough | complete and detailed |
| 90. | unadorned | plain and without ornament |
| 91. | unambiguous | having only one clear meaning |
| 92. | understated | expressed in a restrained way |
| 93. | unembellished | plain and not decorative |
| 94. | unemotional | not showing strong feeling |
| 95. | urbane | polished and socially refined |
| 96. | valid | legally or logically sound |
| 97. | well-bred | having polite social manners |
| 98. | well-spoken | speaking in a polished way |
| 99. | workmanlike | competent and efficient |
| 100. | worthy | deserving respect or approval |
