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AP Language Tone List #5 Flashcards

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9155065496ardententhusiastic; passionate0
9155065497causticsarcastic in a scathing and bitter way1
9155066484cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger; hot-tempered2
9155066485defiantfull of boldness and resistance; rebellious3
9155067352flippantnot showing a serious or respectful attitude4
9155080198halcyoncalm, peaceful5
9155081722insipidlacking qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge; dull, flat6
9155084250jovialcheerful and friendly7
9155085474menacingmaking a show of intention to harm; posing a threat to; endangering8
9155088327Pollyannaishcharacterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything9
9155088328provinciallimited in outlook; narrow-minded; lacking the polish of urban society; unsophisticated10
9155088329resignedhaving accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about11
9155090322solemnsomber, gloomy, mirthless12
9155090323vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit13
9155090324wryusing or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor14

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