AP Literature: Tone Words Flashcards

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