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Tome words Flashcards

1
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Bold

A

Not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger, brave statement due being uncommon taboo or controversial

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Commendation

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Praise

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Condescending

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Showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

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Contemptuous

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Showing contempt, scornful, disdainful

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5
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Conversational

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Chatting informally

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Defensive

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Intended to defend or protect, very anxious to challenge, avoids criticism

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Detached

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aloof and objective

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Disparaging

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expressing the opinion that something of little worth; derogatory, belittle

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Dispassionate

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not influenced by strong emotions, and so is able to be rational and impartial

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Disdainful

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lack of respect

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Elated

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ecstatically happy

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enigmatic

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difficult to interpret; mysterious

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13
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Equivocal

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ambiguous

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14
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Exasperated

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intensely irritated

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forthright

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direct & outspoken

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16
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genial

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friendly and cheerful

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Haughty

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arrogantly superior

18
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Ignorant

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rude, lacks knowledge

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Impersonal

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not being influenced by emotions

20
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Ingratiating

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intending to gain approval or favor; flattering

21
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Ironic

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something occurring that is opposite of whats expected

22
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Objective

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not influenced by personal feeling

23
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Patronizing

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apparently kind & helpful but betraying feelings of superiority; condescending

24
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Provocative

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causing annoyance, anger, or string reactions on purpose

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Reflective

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deep thought about self; thoughtful

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Reproachful

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expressing disapproval & disappointment

27
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Reverent

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showing a deep solemn respect

28
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Sarcastic

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insincere speech

29
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Sardonic

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scornful mockery & disdainful

30
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Satirical

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sarcastic, critical, or another’s weakness

31
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Sobering

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causing a serious, sensible, solemn mood

32
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Veneration

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great respect; reverence

33
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Vindictive

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showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge

34
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Witty

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quick inventive humor

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