AP Language Tone Words 2022-23

studied byStudied by 1 person
0.0(0)
Get a hint
Hint

Indignant

1 / 84

flashcard set

Earn XP

85 Terms

1

Indignant

being angry because of an injustice.

New cards
2

Erudite

having or showing scholarly knowledge or learning.

New cards
3

Pretentious

attempting to impress by conveying greater importance, talent, culture, etc.

New cards
4

Sycophantic

sucking up an absurd amount to gain an advantage.

New cards
5

Resolute

determined or unwavering.

New cards
6

Self-deprecating

excessively modest; critical of oneself (usually humorously)

New cards
7

Flippant

uncaring about serious matters; disrespectful.

New cards
8

Meticulous

showing immense attention to detail.

New cards
9

Admonitory

serving to warn or reprimand.

New cards
10

Evocative

bringing strong imagery, memories, and feelings to mind.

New cards
11

Elusive

difficult to achieve or analyze.

New cards
12

Zealous

showing enthusiasm /passion for a cause.

New cards
13

Frivolous

characterized by a lack of seriousness.

New cards
14

Bombastic

inflated; high- sounding but with little meaning.

New cards
15

Nostalgic

a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.

New cards
16

Trite

cliche; worn out; overused.

New cards
17

Arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim.

New cards
18

Partisan

prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.

New cards
19

Pithy

short but clever or meaningful; aphoristic.

New cards
20

Iconoclastic

attacking traditional or popular ideas.

New cards
21

Snide

unkind or insulting in an indirect way.

New cards
22

euphoric

intensely excited; extremely happy

New cards
23

exuberant

energetic and excited

New cards
24

laudatory

expressing greatĀ praise for

New cards
25

placid

calm and peaceful

New cards
26

quixotic

exceedingly idealistic; foolishly impractical

New cards
27

saccharine

overly sweet; sappy

New cards
28

whimsical

playfully amusing; childlike

New cards
29

zealous

showing enthusiasm/passion for a cause

New cards
30

acrimonious

angry and bitter

New cards
31

antithetical

directly opposed or contrasted

New cards
32

apoplectic

overcome with intenseĀ anger

New cards
33

caustic

severely critical

New cards
34

indignant

being angry because of an injustice

New cards
35

petulant

easily irritated or annoyed

New cards
36

rancorous

bitter or resentful; cranky

New cards
37

vexed

perplexed, frustrated, or very worried

New cards
38

amenable

open and responsive to suggestion

New cards
39

evocative

bringing strong imagery, memories, and feelings to mind

New cards
40

grave

serious or solemn

New cards
41

nostalgic

a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time

New cards
42

pithy

short but clever or meaningful; aphoristic

New cards
43

pragmatic

dealing with things practically rather than theoretically

New cards
44

resolute

determined or unwavering

New cards
45

reverent

showing deep respect

New cards
46

facetious

playfully sarcastic in a humorous way

New cards
47

flippant

uncaring about serious matters; disrespectful

New cards
48

patronizing

condescending; conveying a feeling of superiority

New cards
49

pretentious

attempting to impress by conveying greater importance, talent, culture, etc

New cards
50

sardonic

sarcastic; cynical

New cards
51

snide

unkind or insulting in an indirect way

New cards
52

sycophantic

sucking up an absurd amount to gain an advantage

New cards
53

wry

satiric; mocking

New cards
54

cogent

convincing; reasonable

New cards
55

didactic

instructional; often seen as preachy

New cards
56

erudite

having or showing scholarly knowledge or learning

New cards
57

impartial

unbiased; fair and just

New cards
58

meticulous

showing immense attention to detail

New cards
59

partisan

prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

New cards
60

pedantic

concerned with superfluous details

New cards
61

subtle

delicately complex and understated

New cards
62

acerbic

sharp and forthright

New cards
63

admonitory

serving to warn or reprimand

New cards
64

callous

showing no sympathy for others

New cards
65

cynical

distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

New cards
66

derisive

expressing contempt or ridicule

New cards
67

iconoclastic

attacking traditional or popular ideas

New cards
68

sanctimonious

holier-than-thou attitude

New cards
69

self-deprecating

excessively modest; critical of oneself (usually humorously)

New cards
70

ambivalent

having mixed feelings about something

New cards
71

arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim

New cards
72

elusive

difficult to achieve or analyze

New cards
73

frivolous

characterized by a lack of seriousness

New cards
74

incredulous

skeptical; unbelieving

New cards
75

tentative

uncertain and hesitant

New cards
76

tenuous

shaky or weak (reasoning)

New cards
77

trite

cliche; worn out; overused

New cards
78

bombastic

inflated; high-sounding but with little meaning

New cards
79

candid

open and honest; straightforward

New cards
80

colloquial

informal; conversational; familiar

New cards
81

conciliatory

intended to pacify or appease

New cards
82

diffident

timid; reserved

New cards
83

haughty

arrogantly proud

New cards
84

insipid

lacking vigor or substance; flat

New cards
85

poignant

evoking sadness and regret; tragic

New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 7 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 7 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 29 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 1486 people
Updated ... ago
4.9 Stars(12)
note Note
studied byStudied by 12 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 5 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 5 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 762 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(4)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard165 terms
studied byStudied by 3 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard70 terms
studied byStudied by 19 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard36 terms
studied byStudied by 5 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard214 terms
studied byStudied by 8 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard30 terms
studied byStudied by 94 people
Updated ... ago
4.8 Stars(4)
flashcards Flashcard132 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard43 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(2)
flashcards Flashcard35 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)