Talking Tone - Set #5 Flashcards

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1
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an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks

A

bantering

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bitterly or sneeringly contemptuous, distrustful, or pessimistic

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cynical

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amusing; humorous; lacking serious intent

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facetious

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frivolously disrespectful, lacking in seriousness, or shallow

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flippant

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acute; keen; remarkably clear and direct; sharp;

A

incisive

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tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion

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inflammatory

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lacking proper respect; profane

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irreverent

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having an undue fascination with oneself; vain

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narcissistic

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didactic; ostentatious in one’s learning

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pedantic

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contemptuous; disdainful

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scornful

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