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AP Language Tone Words Fall 2016 Flashcards

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4906246854Acerbicharsh or severe, as of temper or expression0
4906246855Admiringto regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval1
4906246856Admonishingcautioning, advising, or counseling against something; reproving or scolding, especially in a mild and good-willed manner; reminding2
4906246857Ambivalentuncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things3
4906246858Anxiousfull of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous/ earnestly desirous; eager4
4906246859Apathetichaving or showing little or no emotion/ not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive5
4906246860Apologeticcontaining an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury6
4906246861Ardentcharacterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent; intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous; vehement; fierce7
4906246862Bitingnipping; smarting; keen/ cutting; sarcastic8
4906246863Boldnot hesitating or fearful in the face of danger or rebuff; courageous and daring; not hesitating to break the rules of propriety; forward; impudent9
4906246864Bombastichigh-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious10
4906246865Boreddisinterested; not entertained11
4906246866Candidfrank; outspoken; open and sincere/free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward12
4906246867Childishof, like, or befitting a child/ puerile; weak; silly13
4906311235Clinicalefficient and unemotional; coldly detached14
4906246868Commandingappreciably superior or imposing; winning; sizable15
4906246869Complexcharacterized by a very complicated or involved arrangement or parts, units, etc...16
4906246870Complimentaryof the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering17
4906246871Condescendingshowing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority18
4906246872Confidenthaving strong belief or full assurance; sure/ sure of oneself; having no uncertainty about one's own abilities, correctness, successfulness, etc.; self-confident; bold19
4906246873Contemptuousshowing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful20
4906246874Cynicalscornful of the motives or virtues of others; bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic21
4906246875Detachedimpartial or objective; disinterested; unbiased/ not involved or concerned; aloof22
4906246876Didacticintended for instruction; instructive23
4906246877Disdainfulexpressing extreme contempt24
4906246878Dogmaticasserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated25
4906246879Dramaticof or pertaining to the drama/ arresting or forceful in appearance or effect26
4906246880Evasivedeliberately vague or ambiguous/ tending or seeking to evade; characterized by evasion27
4906246881Exhilaratedto enliven; invigorate; stimulate/ to make cheerful or merry28
4906246882Fearfulfeeling fear, dread, apprehension, or solicitude/ full of awe or reverence/ extreme in size, intensity, or badness29
4906246883Flippantfrivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity30
4906246884Frivolouscharacterized by lack of seriousness or sense/ self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose/ of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice.31
4906246885Happydelighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing32
4906246886Impishmischievous33
4906246887Incisivepenetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant/ remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute34
4906246888Insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting35
4906246889Luridgruesome; horrible; revolting36
4906246890Melancholycharacterized by or causing or expressing sadness37
4906246891Nonchalantcoolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual38
4906246892Nostalgicunhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons39
4906246893Objectivenot influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts; unbiased40
4906246894Peacefulnot disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; quiet; calm; without worry or disturbance41
4906246895Pensivedreamily or wistfully thoughtful; expressing or revealing thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness42
4906246896Pompouscharacterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance43
4906246897Pragmaticof or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations44
4906246898Provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate, tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing45
4906246899Recalcitrantresisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory (stubborn and unmanageable)46
4906246900Reticentdisposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved; restrained47
4906246901Sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering48
4906246902Satiricalridiculing human folly49
4906246903Scholarlyconcerned with academic learning and research50
4906246904Sentimentalweakly emotional; mawkishly susceptible or tender51
4906246905Skepticalmarked by or given to doubt; questioning52
4906246906Sombergloomy, depressing, or dismal; extremely serious; grave53
4906246907Straightforwarddirect; not roundabout; free from crookedness or deceit; honest54
4906246908Subduedquiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled55
4906246909Sympatheticcharacterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate56
4906246910Urgentcompelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing57
4906246911Vibrantfull of energy and enthusiasm; full of quick movement58

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