Tone Words Part 1 Flashcards

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abstract

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theoretical; without reference to specifics

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acerbic

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sharp or sour

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3
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allusive

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characterized by indirect references

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aloof

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indifferent, disinterested

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ambiguous

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doubtful, uncertain from obscurity or indistinctiveness

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ambivalent

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mixture of opposite feelings

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7
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antagonistic

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hostile, unfriendly

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8
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apprehensive

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uneasy about the future

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9
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audacious

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fearless; recklessly daring; unrestrained; insolent

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austere

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stern; strict; frugal

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banal

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pointless and uninteresting

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12
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bantering

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good-humored, playful in conversation

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12
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baroque

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elaborate; ornamental

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13
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belligerent

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aggressively hostile; warlike

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bemused

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preoccupied; deep in thought

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blithe

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joyous, merry, glad

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bombastic

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pretentious and pompous

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brusque

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blunt

18
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callous

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emotionally hardened

19
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candid

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open and sincere; straightforward; honest