Tone Words Quiz 4 Flashcards

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Histrionic

A

overly dramatic; affected in behavior or speech

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Incredulous

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expressing disbelief; skeptical

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Indignant

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expressing anger at unjust actions or treatment; expressing offense

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Inflammatory

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arousing strong emotion, especially anger

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Irreverent

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lacking reverence; disrespectful of what is generally respected or accepted

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Jaded

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unenthusiastic, dull, or apathetic, usually as a result of repetition or disappointment; weary; worn out

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Jovial

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jolly, good-humored

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Laudatory

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expressing praise or admiration

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Lugubrious

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exaggeratedly mournful or gloomy

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Malicious

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intending to harm; showing malice

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Maudlin

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foolishly or tearfully sentimental

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Morose

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sullen; withdrawn; gloomy

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