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AP Language Tone List #5 Flashcards

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5559052346ardententhusiastic; passionate0
5559052347causticsarcastic in a scathing and bitter way1
5559052348cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger; hot-tempered2
5559052349defiantfull of boldness and resistance; rebellious3
5559052350flippantnot showing a serious or respectful attitude4
5559052351halcyoncalm; peaceful5
5559052352insipidlacking qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge; dull, flat6
5559052353jovialcheerful and friendly7
5559052354menacingmaking a show of intention to harm; posing a threat to; endangering8
5559052355Pollyannaishcharacterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything9
5559052356provinciallimited in outlook; narrow-minded; lacking the polish of urban society; unsophisticated10
5559052357resignedhaving accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about11
5559052358solemnsomber, gloomy, mirthless12
5559052359vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit13
5559052360wryusing or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor14
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