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Chapter 6: Tone Flashcards

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Wistful

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Longing and yearning, tinged with MELANCHOLY (long-lasting sadness) and PENSIVENESS

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Earnest

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Serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and SINCERITY of feelings

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Disgruntled, Discontented

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Angry; dissatisfied; annoyed; impatient; irritated

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Authoritative

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Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed, based on competent authority

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Frivolity

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The trait of being FRIVOLOUS; not serious or sensible

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Frivolous

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Lacking any serious purpose or value; given to trifling or levity

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Acerbic, Acrid

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Harsh; bitter; sharp; CAUSTIC

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Solemn, Grave, Somber

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Not cheerful or smiling; serious; gloomy

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Inquisitive

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Curious; inquiring

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Reflective, Pensive

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Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought, usually marked by sadness or MELANCHOLY

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Equivocal

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AMBIGUOUS; open to interpretation; having an uncertain significance or meaning

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Equivocate

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To avoid making an explicit statement; to hedge; to use vague or AMBIGUOUS language

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Deferential

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Respectful; dutiful

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Ebullient, Elated, Ecstatic, Euphoric, Exuberant

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Feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph

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Benevolent

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Well-meaning; kindly

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Malevolent

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Wishing evil to others, showing ill will

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Whimsical

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Playful; fanciful; CAPRICIOUS; given to whimsies or odd notions

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Vindictive

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Having a strong desire for revenge

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Prosaic, Mundane

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Dull; uninteresting; ordinary; commonplace; tedious; PEDESTRIAN; VAPID; BANAL; HACKNEYED; unexceptional

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Vitrolic

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Bitter; CAUSTIC; ACERBIC; filled with malice

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Conciliatory

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Appeasing; intending to PLACATE

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Despiring

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Showing the loss of all hope

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Inflammatory

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Arousing; intended to inflame a situation of ignite angry or violent feelings

SAT Vocab - Direct Hits (6 decks)

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