AP Lang tone words

abashed

ashamed

abhorring

to destest

admonishing

cautioning

ambiguous

open to or having several possible meanings

ambivalent

lack of enthusiasm

antagonistic

acting in opposition

apathetic

having or showing little or no emotion

apprehensive

fearful or uneasiness

belligerent

warlike

candid

outspoken

colloquial

informal

cynical

bitterly distrustful

disdainful

arrogant

frivolous

lack of seriousness

haughty

snobbish

irreverent

showing lack of respect

penitent

feeling or expressing sorrow

pensive

thoughtfulness

poignant

strong in mental appeal

sardonic

mocking

scornful

expressing extreme hatred

serene

calm, peaceful

strident

making or having a harsh sound

vindictive

revengful

vitrolic

very caustic(bitter criticsm)

wistful

melancholy

wrathful

very angry

wry

humorously sarastic or mocking