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Tone Test Flashcards

1
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Ardent

A

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

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Blithe

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Something that has a happy lighthearted character or disposition

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Candid

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describing something that is truthful and straightforward

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Ribald

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Something that has a coarse or lewd tone: seen as CRUDE and OFFENSIVE

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Acerbic

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Something that has a sharp or bitingly critical tone

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Boorish

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something that is rough and bad-mannered

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Caustic

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sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

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Droll

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curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

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Sardonic

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something that is grimly mocking or cynical.

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