Ap tone words Flashcards

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Acerbic

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sharp;forthright;biting;hurtful;abrasive;severe

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Apathetic

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showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional

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Assertive

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self confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent

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Caustic

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making biting, corrosive comments; critical

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5
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Complex

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having many varying characteristics; complicated

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6
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Conciliatory

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intended to placate or pacify; appeasing

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Defensive

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defending a position , shielding guarding. watchful

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Demeaning

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Disrespectful, unified

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9
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Diplomatic

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tactful; subtle; sensitive; thoughtful

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Distressing

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heart-break; sad; troubling

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Facetious

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inappropriate; flippant

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Frank

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honest; direct; plain; ; matter of fact

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13
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Ghoulish

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delighting in the revolting or in the loathsome

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14
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Gullible

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naive; innocent; ignorant

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15
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Hypercritical

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unreasonably critical ; hair splitting; nitpicking

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16
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Incensed

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enraged

17
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Incredulous

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disbelieving; unconvinced; questioning; suspicious

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Reverent

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showing deep respect and esteem

19
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Scathing

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critical; stinging; unsparing; harsh

20
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Sensationalistic

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provactive; inaccurate; distasteful