| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abrupt | sudden and lacking softness |
| 2. | animated | full of energy and life |
| 3. | articulate | expressing words clearly and effectively |
| 4. | assertive | confident and firm |
| 5. | assured | confident and certain in delivery |
| 6. | awkward | not smooth or comfortable |
| 7. | blunt | very direct, sometimes too direct |
| 8. | booming | very loud and deep |
| 9. | breathy | soft with audible breath |
| 10. | broken | not smooth or fully fluent |
| 11. | calm | peaceful and steady in tone |
| 12. | clear | easy to hear and understand |
| 13. | coherent | logical and easy to follow |
| 14. | compelling | strongly interesting and convincing |
| 15. | confident | sounding sure of oneself |
| 16. | conversational | informal and easy like conversation |
| 17. | convincing | believable and effective |
| 18. | crisp | neat, sharp, and clear |
| 19. | deliberate | slow and intentional |
| 20. | direct | straightforward and to the point |
| 21. | dramatic | highly expressive and emotional |
| 22. | dry | plain and not lively |
| 23. | dull | boring and not engaging |
| 24. | earnest | serious and sincere |
| 25. | economical | using few words effectively |
| 26. | eloquent | powerful and expressive in speech |
| 27. | emotional | showing strong feeling |
| 28. | emphatic | showing clear strong emphasis |
| 29. | engaging | holding attention well |
| 30. | enthusiastic | showing strong excitement |
| 31. | expressive | showing feeling and meaning vividly |
| 32. | flat | lacking energy or expression |
| 33. | fluent | speaking smoothly and easily |
| 34. | focused | staying on the main point |
| 35. | forceful | strong and energetic in delivery |
| 36. | formal | following standard careful speech |
| 37. | frank | open and honest in speech |
| 38. | friendly | pleasant and approachable in speech |
| 39. | gentle | soft and mild in tone |
| 40. | gravelly | rough and scratchy sounding |
| 41. | gruff | rough, low, and unfriendly |
| 42. | halting | stopping and starting awkwardly |
| 43. | harsh | rough and unpleasant to hear |
| 44. | hesitant | showing uncertainty while speaking |
| 45. | hurried | too fast and rushed |
| 46. | husky | deep and slightly rough |
| 47. | idiomatic | using natural native expressions |
| 48. | inaudible | too quiet to hear |
| 49. | informal | casual and relaxed in style |
| 50. | intense | very strong and focused |
| 51. | lifeless | without energy or feeling |
| 52. | lively | full of energy and interest |
| 53. | long-winded | too lengthy in speaking |
| 54. | loud | high in volume |
| 55. | lucid | very clear and easy |
| 56. | measured | controlled and deliberate in pace |
| 57. | melodic | musical and tuneful |
| 58. | monotonous | dull from little variation |
| 59. | musical | pleasantly songlike in sound |
| 60. | nasal | sounding through the nose |
| 61. | natural | sounding normal and unforced |
| 62. | nervous | showing anxiety while speaking |
| 63. | passionate | full of strong feeling |
| 64. | persuasive | good at convincing listeners |
| 65. | plainspoken | simple, honest, and direct |
| 66. | playful | lighthearted and fun |
| 67. | pleasant | nice and enjoyable to hear |
| 68. | poised | calm, balanced, and self-assured |
| 69. | polished | smooth, refined, and practiced |
| 70. | quavering | shaking and unsteady in sound |
| 71. | quiet | low in volume |
| 72. | rambling | wandering without clear direction |
| 73. | raspy | harsh and scratchy |
| 74. | relaxed | easy and not tense |
| 75. | resonant | deep, rich, and full |
| 76. | rhythmic | having a strong natural beat |
| 77. | rich | full and pleasing in sound |
| 78. | ringing | clear and carrying well |
| 79. | robotic | mechanical and lacking feeling |
| 80. | shrill | high-pitched and piercing |
| 81. | smooth | flowing without awkward breaks |
| 82. | soft | quiet and not harsh |
| 83. | sonorous | deep and impressively full |
| 84. | soothing | calming and pleasant to hear |
| 85. | steady | even and consistent in speech |
| 86. | stilted | stiff and unnatural sounding |
| 87. | succinct | brief and exact |
| 88. | talkative | speaking a lot |
| 89. | tentative | not fully certain or firm |
| 90. | terse | brief and sometimes abrupt |
| 91. | throaty | deep and from the throat |
| 92. | timid | shy and lacking confidence |
| 93. | tinny | thin and metallic sounding |
| 94. | uncertain | not sure or confident |
| 95. | upbeat | positive and lively |
| 96. | verbose | using too many words |
| 97. | warm | friendly and kind in tone |
| 98. | wooden | stiff and lacking expression |
| 99. | wordy | using more words than needed |
| 100. | wry | dryly humorous or ironic |
