Tone Vocab One Flashcards
1
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Abstract
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Theoretical, without reference to specifics
2
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Absurd
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Contrary to logic, but sometimes artistically viable
3
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Acerbic
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Bitter, sharp, acid
4
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Ambiguous
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Having two or more meanings or interpretations
5
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Analytical
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Inclined to examine things by studying their component parts
6
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Anecdotal
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Involving a short personal narrative of an event or incident
7
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Angry
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Extremely annoyed, enraged
8
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Austere
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Stern, strict, frugal, unadorned
9
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Banal
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Pointless,uninteresting, and boringly ordinary
10
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Bantering
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Characterized by good natured teasing, playful in conversation
11
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Baroque
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Elaborate, flamboyant, and ornamental
12
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Bizarre
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Unusually strange or odd
13
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Bland
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Lacking character, emotion, or interest
14
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Bombastic
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Pretentious and pompous
15
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Breezy
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Lively, quick-paced, cheerful, relaxed
