Tone Definitions Sets 1&2 Flashcards
1
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Poignant
A
Affecting the emotions
2
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Patronizing
A
Offensively condescending
3
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Incredulous
A
Skeptical, disinclined to believe
4
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Forthright
A
Direct, straightfoward
5
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Unabashed
A
Boldly certain of one’s position, not ashamed
6
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Wry
A
Twisted or perverse (in sense of humor)
7
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Pretentious
A
Making an exaggerated outward show, ostentatious display of dignity/importance
8
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Brazen
A
Shameless, bold, insolent, defiant
9
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Ambivalent
A
Having mixed feelings abt someone or smth
10
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Incensed
A
Outraged, feeling strong displeasure
11
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Pragmatic
A
Practical
12
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Pompous
A
Characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance
13
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Reticent
A
Reserved, reluctant
14
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Indignant
A
Feeling strong displeasure at smth considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
15
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Contemptuous
A
Scornful, disrespectful, showing disdain
