5838922996 | paternal | (adj) relating to or characteristic of a father | 0 | |
5838922997 | exhortative | to try to influence (someone) by words or advice : to strongly urge (someone) to do something | 1 | |
5838925076 | contemptuous | (adj) scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude | 2 | |
5838925077 | ingratiating | To establish oneself in the favor of someone else | 3 | |
5838925078 | detached | Impartial, disinterested; unconcerned, distant, aloof | 4 | |
5838925079 | insensible | Incapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware | 5 | |
5838998906 | sarcastic | the use of witty language used to insult or show displeasure | 6 | |
5869054421 | cowardly | lacking courage or showing shameful fear or timidity | 7 | |
5869064172 | indulgent | Yielding to the wishes or demands of others | 8 | |
5869066384 | self-deprecation | expressing lack of importance of oneself | 9 | |
5869068294 | objective | factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased | 10 | |
5869070898 | disdainful | full of bitter scorn and pride; aloof | 11 | |
5869072650 | reproachful | expressing blame or disapproval | 12 | |
5919111786 | circumspect | cautious; aware of potential consequences | 13 | |
5919111787 | malicious | Intended to hurt or harm | 14 | |
5919113450 | adroit | skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind | 15 | |
5919113451 | audacious | Fearless and daring | 16 | |
5919113452 | contemplative | thoughtful, reflective, meditative | 17 | |
5919113453 | jocular | Humorous, jesting, jolly, joking | 18 | |
5919115826 | didactic | Intended to teach or instruct | 19 |
AP Literature: Tone Words Flashcards
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