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vocab
tone/feeling words
18
English
8th Grade
01/27/2012

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abashed
Definition
embarrassed or ashamed
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acquiescent
Definition
inclined to give in to others' desires
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acerbic
Definition
criticizing someone or something in a mean way
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aghast
Definition
suddenly feeling horrified
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bemused
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slightly confused
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caustic
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felling or talking with extreme anger
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coy
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pretending to be shy in order to seem attractive
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exultant
Definition
victorious joy
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facetious
Definition
trying to be funny in a sarcastic way
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irreverent
Definition
disrespect for organizations or beliefs
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nostalgic
Definition
fondly remembering the past
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pragmatic
Definition
being or feeling practical
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reticent
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shy and quite
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rueful
Definition
showing that you wish something had not happened but you're dealing with it
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somber
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sad and serious
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whimsical
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unusual or strange and often funny
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wry
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showing in a humorous way that you don't like something
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zealous
Definition
extremely excited by a belief or an interest
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