Tone Words Part 2 Flashcards

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1
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easily angered

A

choleric

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2
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having the qualities of a motion picture

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cinematic

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3
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formal; standard; traditional

A

classical

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4
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convincing; reasonable

A

cogent

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5
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ordinary and informal (usually refers to
conversation)

A

colloquial

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6
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agreeable; characterized by appeasement

A

conciliatory

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7
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in a patronizing, degrading manner

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condescending

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8
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scornful, expressing in disgrace

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contemptuous

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9
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involving or likely to cause contention

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contentious

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10
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very complicated or involved

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convoluted

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11
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having to do with shadowy areas (usually
has to do with humanity)

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crepuscular

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12
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high degree or taste

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cultured

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13
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tendency to believe human behavior is
selfish and opportunistic

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cynical

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14
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marked by a decay in morals and values;
indulgent

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decadent

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15
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ridiculing, mocking

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derisive

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16
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disinterested; unbiased

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detached

17
Q

inclined to teach or moralize (often
excessively)

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didactic

18
Q

timid; reserved in manner

A

diffident

19
Q

moving pointlessly from one subject to
another; rambling

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discursive

20
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scornful

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disdainful