AP Lang tone words

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28 Terms

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abashed

ashamed

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abhorring

to destest

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admonishing

cautioning

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ambiguous

open to or having several possible meanings

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ambivalent

lack of enthusiasm

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antagonistic

acting in opposition

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apathetic

having or showing little or no emotion

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apprehensive

fearful or uneasiness

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belligerent

warlike

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candid

outspoken

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colloquial

informal

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cynical

bitterly distrustful

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disdainful

arrogant

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frivolous

lack of seriousness

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haughty

snobbish

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irreverent

showing lack of respect

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penitent

feeling or expressing sorrow

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pensive

thoughtfulness

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poignant

strong in mental appeal

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sardonic

mocking

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scornful

expressing extreme hatred

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serene

calm, peaceful

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strident

making or having a harsh sound

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vindictive

revengful

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vitrolic

very caustic(bitter criticsm)

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wistful

melancholy

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wrathful

very angry

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wry

humorously sarastic or mocking