10 Weeks of Tone- Set 1 of 10

Set 1- September 1

Poignant

Affecting the emotions

Patronizing

Offensively condescending

Incredulous

Skeptical; disinclined to believe

Forthright

Direct; straightforward

Unabashed

Boldly certain of one’s position; not ashamed

Wry

Twisted or perverse (as in sense of humor)

Pretentious

Making an exaggerated outward show; pompous

Brazen

Shameless; bold; insolent; defiant

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings about someone or something

Incensed

Indignant; outraged