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CSHS AP Lang Tone Words

Tone Wrods frequently used on AP Lang and Comp exam

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247299478infidelone who does not accept a particular faith; unbeliever
247299479prudentshowing wise self-restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence
247299480didactichaving the primary purpose of teaching or instructing
247299481vexsubject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
247299482perniciousexceedingly harmful
247299483ferventcharacterized by intense emotion
247299484vanquishcome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
247299485feignmake believe with the intent to deceive
247299486ambivalencemixed feelings or emotions
247299487gratuitousunnecessary and unwarranted
247299488emulatestrive to equal or match, especially by imitating
247299489pioushaving or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
247299490zealousmarked by active interest and enthusiasm
247299491cynicalbelieving the worst of human nature and motives
247299492petulanteasily irritated or annoyed
247299493mordantharshly ironic or sinister
247299494diatribethunderous verbal attack
247299495despotismdominance through threat of punishment and violence
247299496ignominya state of dishonor
247299497callousemotionally hardened

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