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AP English literature tone words
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English
12th Grade
10/02/2012

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Accusatory
Definition
Containing an accusation
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Acerbic
Definition
Harsh or severe
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Admiring
Definition
Displaying or feeling admiration
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Ambivalent
Definition
having mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action:
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Analytical
Definition
skilled in or habitually using analysis.
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Apathetic
Definition
having or showing little or no emotion; not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive
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Approving
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to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably
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Bantering
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an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery.
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Bemused
Definition
bewildered or confused; lost in thought; preoccupied.
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Benevolent
Definition
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; desiring to help others; charitable; intended for benefits rather than profit
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Bitter
Definition
characterized by intense antagonism or hostility; causing pain; piercing; stinging
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