Talking Tone - Set #2 Flashcards

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severely critical or sarcastic

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caustic

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disrespectful; scornful; showing disdain

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contemptuous

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instructive; preachy; too lecture-driven

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didactic

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feeling strong displeasure at something considered base, insulting, offensive, or unjust

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indignant

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5
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spiteful

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malicious

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characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

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pompous

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practical

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pragmatic

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reluctant; reserved

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reticent

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captivating; enticing

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seductive

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spontaneously fanciful or playful

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whimsical

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