AP Literature Tone Words (Vocab.) Flashcards

10493121305	Abrasive	(of a person or manner) showing little concern for others; tending to be irritating and cause conflicts ex. The student's abrasive and arrogant personality won her few friends.	0
10493121306	Acquiescent	ready to accept something without protest; inclined to accept or comply easily ex. The unions were acquiescent about the decision, and there was no overt conflict.	1
10493123584	Acerbic	(esp. of a comment or speaking style) sharp and forthright; acid-like, harsh ex. Many of his coworkers were offended by his acerbic wit.	2
10493123585	Aghast	filled with horror or shock; full of amazement or horror When the news about the missing boy came out, the community was aghast.	3
10493124618	Ardent	passionate or enthusiastic; strongly approving and supporting ex. The restaurant was filled with filled baseball fans.	4
10560868545	Audacious	bold or adventurous	5
10560870935	Abashed	feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy ex. The abashed kid slowly backed away from the playground after he fell face first into the sandbox.	6
10560870936	Bregrudging	giving in with reluctance and hesitation ex. The student had a bregrudging attitude towards being asked to tutor a stubborn classmate.	7
10560872871	Bantering	chatting or addressing in a witty manor; teasing	8
10560872872	Bemused	amused or delighted by the subject	9
10701910776	Blithe		10
10701917198	Bristling		11
10701917199	Brusque		12
10701921220	Benevolent		13
10701924194	Burlesque		14
10701928175	Caustic		15
10701928176	Cavalier		16
10701931541	Coy		17
10701931542	Contemptuous		18
10701932351	Curt		19