AP Lang Tone Words Set 9 | Quizlet

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Condescending

Acting superior or looking down on others; disdainful

<p>Acting superior or looking down on others; disdainful</p>
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Sulking

Silently and angrily upset, maybe because of an offense

<p>Silently and angrily upset, maybe because of an offense</p>
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Fawning

Trying to get someone's attention or approval by acting overly submissive and humble

<p>Trying to get someone's attention or approval by acting overly submissive and humble</p>
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Optimistic

Having a positive outlook and expecting good things to happen

<p>Having a positive outlook and expecting good things to happen</p>
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Jaded

Tired/bored after having too much of something

<p>Tired/bored after having too much of something</p>
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Ardent

Intense enthusiasm/passion for something

<p>Intense enthusiasm/passion for something</p>
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Scathing

Harshly critical and hurtful

<p>Harshly critical and hurtful</p>
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Unassuming

Modest and not trying to draw attention to oneself, unpretentious

<p>Modest and not trying to draw attention to oneself, unpretentious</p>
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Solemn

Serious, sober, formal, respectful

<p>Serious, sober, formal, respectful</p>
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Frivolous

Self-indulgently carefree, unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose

<p>Self-indulgently carefree, unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose</p>
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