Tone Vocab Two Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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Caustic
A
Marked by stingingly incisive sarcasm and bitting wit
2
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Childish
A
Immature (adults or writing)
3
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Cinematic
A
Having qualities of a motion picture
4
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Classical
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Formal enduring and standard adhering to certain traditional methods
5
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Colloquial
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Ordinary and informal conversations
6
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Concise
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Using few words to express a great deal
7
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Confessional
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Personal admissions or faults
8
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Contemptuous
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Expressing contempt or disdain
9
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Convincing
A
Persuasive, believable, plausible
10
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Convoluted
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Complicated or involved
11
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Crepuscular
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Dealing with twilight or shadowy areas
12
Q
Cynical
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All human behavior is selfish and opportunistic
13
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Decadent
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Decay in morals, values, and artistic standards
14
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Derisive
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Expressing ridicule or scorn to show contempt
15
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Detached
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Disinterested, unbiased, emotionally disconnected
