Tone Words Part 2 Flashcards
1
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easily angered
A
choleric
2
Q
having the qualities of a motion picture
A
cinematic
3
Q
formal; standard; traditional
A
classical
4
Q
convincing; reasonable
A
cogent
5
Q
ordinary and informal (usually refers to
conversation)
A
colloquial
6
Q
agreeable; characterized by appeasement
A
conciliatory
7
Q
in a patronizing, degrading manner
A
condescending
8
Q
scornful, expressing in disgrace
A
contemptuous
9
Q
involving or likely to cause contention
A
contentious
10
Q
very complicated or involved
A
convoluted
11
Q
having to do with shadowy areas (usually
has to do with humanity)
A
crepuscular
12
Q
high degree or taste
A
cultured
13
Q
tendency to believe human behavior is
selfish and opportunistic
A
cynical
14
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marked by a decay in morals and values;
indulgent
A
decadent
15
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ridiculing, mocking
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derisive
