old tone Flashcards
1
Q
steps
A
a) attitude / tone
b) degree
c) context to explain
2
Q
positive
A
- sympathetic
- optimistic
- (ATTITUDE) approving of
3
Q
neutral
A
- ambivalent: having mixed feelings, uncertain
- apathetic: showing little interest, indifferent
4
Q
critical / disapproving (attitude)
A
reproachful, reproving, condemning
5
Q
rebuke or scold
A
admonishing, berating
6
Q
feeling that something/someone is unworthy of consideration
A
dismissive, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous
7
Q
arrogance
A
arrogant, pompous, supercilious
8
Q
feeling of superiority
A
superior, condescending, patronising
9
Q
casual
A
nonchalant, relaxed, conversational
10
Q
calm
A
measured, reassured, rational
11
Q
humourous
A
light-hearted, irreverent
12
Q
showing seriousness
A
solemn, sombre
13
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angry
A
bitter, outraged, aggrieved, resentful
14
Q
irony to mock / convey contempt
A
(TONE) ironic, sardonic, sarcastic
15
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show of distrust
A
sceptical, cynical, incredulous
