Tone Words #9 Flashcards

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Audacious

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Really Bold; can be used in either a negative or positive way

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Cavalier

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Synonym; flippant. Care free, in a negative way normally. “Brushing it off, being too careless”

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Defamatory

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Insult against somebody, trying to insult or undermine someone

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Exultant

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Im exultant, triumphant, I WON

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Incisive

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Keen, sharp, observant,

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Laudatory

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Congratulatory

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Pedantic

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Teacher like, talking down to, condescending

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Reverent

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Savor something for importance

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Strident

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Force something, or urge/ compel something.

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Wry

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Sarcastic wit, wry sense of humor, Synonym - sarcasm.

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