tone words Flashcards
1
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difficult to understand
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abstruse
2
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having a gloomy view of life
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pessimistic
3
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showing hatred or ill will
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malicious
4
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expressing one thing and meaning the opposite
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ironic
5
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dignified; assuming an air of superiority
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arrogant
6
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polite or obedient from fear or the hope of gain
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obsequious
7
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angry because something is unfair or unjust
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indigant
8
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intending revenge
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vindictive
9
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having a serious state of mind
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earnest
10
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ridiculous and unreasonable
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absurd
11
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showing great warmth or intensity of feelings
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impassionate
12
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sentimental wish to return to a past time or condition
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nostalgic
13
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expressing disbelief
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incredulouus
14
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having sympathy for the problems of others
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compassionate
15
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having a tendency to avoid or escape from an issue or situation
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evasive
