Tone Words 2 Flashcards

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Poignant

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Strongly influencing the emotions

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Somber

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Gloomy, grave, depressing

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Insolent

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Boldly rude or disrespectful

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Fervent

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Having great intensity of passion, spirit, enthusiasm.

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Facetious

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Not meant to be taken seriously or literally.

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Sardonic

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Sneering, cynical, mocking, scornful ridicule.

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Conciliatory

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Tending to reconcile; win over; win regard, favor, etc.

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Sanguine

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Cheerfully optimistic, hopeful or confident.

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Deferential

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Respectful, showing courteous regard.

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Incredulous

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Skeptical, indicating or showing unbelief.

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Bemused

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Bewildered or confused

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Infallible

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Absolutely trust worthy, unfailing, certain, exempt from liability to error.

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