AP Language Vocabulary SAT Words 1: Tone Words Flashcards

5562482998	acerbic	sharp; forthright; biting; hurtful; abrasive; severe	0
5562486687	bitter	angry; acrimonious; antagonistic; spiteful; nasty	1
5562520945	benevolent	sympathetic; tolerant; generous; caring; well meaning	2
5562486688	caustic	making biting, corrosive comments; critical	3
5562488858	cynical	scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering	4
5562492067	defensive	defending a position; shielding; guarding; watchful	5
5562492068	earnest	showing deep feeling or sincerity	6
5562494424	dignified	serious; respectful; formal; proper	7
5562497234	aggrieved	indignant; annoyed; offended; disgruntled	8
5562503626	callous	cruel disregard; unfeeling; uncaring; indifferent; ruthless	9
5562503627	cautionary	gives warning; raises awareness; reminding	10
5562507572	condescending	stooping to the level of one's inferiors; patronising	11
5562507573	incredulous	disbelieving; unconvinced; questioning; suspicious	12
5562511799	facetious	inappropriate; flippant, not serious or respectful	13
5562515307	conciliatory	intended to placate or pacify; appeasing	14