Tone words 3 Flashcards by Ta'Kyra Ward

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Acerbic

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sharp; forthright; biting

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Apathetic

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showing little interest or excitement; lacking concern

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Assertive

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self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative

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Caustic

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making biting, corrosive comments; critical

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Complex

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having many varying characteristics; complicated

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Conciliatory

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intended to placate or pacify ; appeasing

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Defensive

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defending a position; shielding; watchful

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Demeaning

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disrespectful; undignified

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Diplomatic

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tactful; subtle; sensitive

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Distressing

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heart-breaking; sad; troubling

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Facetious

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inappropriate; flippant

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Frank

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honest; direct; plain

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Ghoulish

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delighting in the revolting or the loathsome

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Gullible

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naive; innocent ; ignorant

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Hypercritical

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unreasonably critical; hair splitting; nitpicking

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Incensed

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enraged

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Incredulous

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disbelieving; unconvinced; questioning; suspicious

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Reverent

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showing deep respect and esteem

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Scathing

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critical; stinging; harsh

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Sensationalistic

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provocative; inaccurate; distasteful