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AP Literture
tone #3
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English
12th Grade
11/14/2013

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bitter
Definition
very difficult to accept or bear;expressive of severe grief or regret;Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant
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bland
Definition
Characterized by a moderate, unperturbed, or tranquil quality, especially:
a. Pleasant in manner; smooth: a bland smile
b. Not irritating or stimulating; soothing: a bland diet
c. Exhibiting no personal worry, embarrassment, or concern:
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bleak
Definition
Providing no encouragement; depressing:- offering little or no hope
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blissful
Definition
extremely or completely happy
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bored
Definition
feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity;To make a hole in or through, with or as if with a drill.
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boring
Definition
dull and uninteresting
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callous
Definition
not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people
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calm
Definition
a quiet and peaceful state or condition;a peaceful mental or emotional state
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caustic
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able to destroy or burn something by chemical action;very harsh and critical
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cautious
Definition
careful about avoiding danger or risk
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chaotic
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complete confusion and disorder : a state in which behavior and events are not controlled by anything: the state of the universe before there was any order and before stars and planets were formed
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chauvinistic
Definition
feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism
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cheerful/cheery
Definition
feeling or showing happiness: feeling or showing that you are willing to do something without complaining: causing good feelings or happiness/having or causing happy feelings
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childish
Definition
of a child or typical of a child; especially : having or showing the unpleasant qualities (such as silliness or lack of maturity) that children often have
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coarse
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made up of large pieces : not fine: having a rough quality: rude or offensive
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