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Tone Words 3 Flashcards

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Facetious

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Not meant to be taken seriously or literally

Amusing or humorous

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Bitter

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Characterized by intense antagonism or hostility
Cutting or sarcastic
Resentful or cynical

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Disenchanted

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Disappointed

Having lost one’s ideals delusions or false ideas about someone or something

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Ebullient

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Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement

High-spirited

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Poignant

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Profoundly moving vividly affecting

touching to tender emotions

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Mournful

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Feeling or expressing sorrow or grief

Gloomy or side

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Candid

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Characterized by directness
Straight forward without evasion
Impartial

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Indignant

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Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust offensive or insulting
Outraged

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