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AP Language Tone List #2 Flashcards

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5089165366admonitorygiving or conveying a warning or reprimand0
5089168717acerbicacidic in temper, mood, or tone; sharp and forthright1
5089171116angst-riddenconsumed by anxiety and fear2
5089174029authoritativecommanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed3
5089177118aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance or distate4
5089179456benignof a gentle disposition; showing kindness and gentleness; of a mild type or character5
5089182682callousfeeling no emotion or sympathy for others; completely uncaring6
5089185197clinicalefficient and unemotional; coldly detached7
5089187445consolinggiving comfort at a time of grief or disappointment8
5089189960credulousready to believe with little proof; gullible9
5089191826deferentfull of respect or esteem due a superior or elder; showing regard for another's wishes10
5089207086exasperatedfeeling irritation or annoyance; aggravated11
5089207095exultantfilled with or expressing great joy or triumph; jubilant12
5089228580narcissisticloving one's own body or self; egoistic; egocentric13
5089231184pessimistictending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen14

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