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AP English 11 Tone Words
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11th Grade
09/28/2015

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vexed
Definition
difficult and frustrating to deal with; annoyed or worried
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restrained
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characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional
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poignant
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painfully affecting the feelings; touching

designed to make an impression

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detached
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separate or disconnected from emotion
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frivolous
Definition
not having any serious purpose or value
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audacious
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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
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somber
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dark or dull in color or tone
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giddy
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playful and silly; feeling or showing great happiness and joy; causing dizziness
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provocative
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causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction
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fanciful
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overimaginative and unreal
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condescending
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having or showing a feeling of superiority
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contemptuos
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showing hateful disgust; scornful
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zealous
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having or showing fervor or excitement
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irreverent
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showing a lack of respect for people/things that are taken seriously
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benevolent
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well meaning and kindly
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candid
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truthful and straitforward
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didactic
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intended to teach, particularly in having moral instructions as an ulterior motive
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satiric
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using humor to show that

someone or something is

foolish, weak or bad

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whimsical
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playfully odd or fanciful, especially in an appealing way
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diffident
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modest or shy because of lack of self-confidence
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ambivalent
Definition

having contradictory

feelings about someone or something at the same time

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elegiac
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(especially a work of art) having a mournful quality
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disdainful
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showing contempt or lack of respect
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lugubrious
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looking or sounding sad and dismal
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pedantic
Definition

annoying by correcting small


errors and giving too much


attention to minor details

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indignant
Definition
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at unfair treatment
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bantering
Definition
talking or exchanging remarks in a good-humored, teasing way
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flippant
Definition
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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contemplative
Definition
expressing or involving prolonged thought
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patronizing
Definition
treat with apparent kindness that shows a feeling of superiority
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facetious
Definition

speech that is meant to be


funny but that is usually


regarded as annoying, silly,


or not proper

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inflammatory
Definition
causing others to feel angry or highly emotional
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trepidation
Definition
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
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cynical
Definition
expecting others to have bad motives or intent 
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incisive
Definition
(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical & clear thinking
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mechanical
Definition

happening or done without


thought or without any effort


to be different or interesting

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scornful
Definition
feeling or expressing contempt or derision
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effusive
Definition
expressing a feeling of gratitude or praise in a unrestrained or heartfelt matter
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colloquial
Definition
informal way of speaking, usually not part of standard language use
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abrasive
Definition
showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
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circumspect
Definition
thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something
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indifferent
Definition
showing little interest or care in a matter
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conspicuous
Definition

very easy to see or notice; attracting attention by being great or impressive

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admonishing
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expressing disapproval or criticism; urging someone to do something

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witty
Definition
showing an intelligent sense of humor
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imposing
Definition
impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur
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malleable
Definition

capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences

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contrite
Definition
feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming
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rational
Definition

having the ability to reason or think about things clearly

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affable
Definition
  1. being pleasant and at ease in talking to others; friendly 

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