Metaphor
A figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
Mood
A characterstic state of feeling
The prevailing psychological state
Temper
Palpable
Capable of being perceived
Able to be felt by tactile examination
Perceptible
Tangible
Inflection
The patterns of stress & intonation in a language
A manner of speaking in which the voice is modified
Augment
Enlarge or increase
Grow or intensify
Supplement
Equivocate
Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
Beat around the bush
Scruples
Motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles
Entreat
Ask for or request earnestly
Beseech
Bid
Requite
Make payment for or return something
Repaid
Prate
Speak about unimportant matters rapidly & incessantly
Babble
Idle talk