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48 Swell Tone Words
English 2
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English
10th Grade
10/08/2007

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accusatory
Definition
charging of wrong doing
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apathetic
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indifferent due to lack of energy or concern
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awe
Definition
solemn wonder
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bitter
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exhibiting strong animosity as a redult of pain or grief

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cynical
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questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people
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condescension; condescending
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a feeling of superiority
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callous
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unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others
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contemplative
Definition
studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue
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critical
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finding fault
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choleric
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hot-tempered, easily angered
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contemptuous
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showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect
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caustic
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intense use of sarcasm; stinging; biting
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conventional
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lacking spontaneity, originality, and individuality
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disdainful
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scornful
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didactic
Definition
author attempts to educate or instruct the reader
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derisive
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ridiculing, mocking
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earnest
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intense, a sincere state of mind
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erudite
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learned, polished, scholary
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fanciful
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using the imagination
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forthright
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directly frank without hesitation

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gloomy
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darkness, sadness, rejection
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haughty
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proud and vain to the point of arrogance
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indignant
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marked by anger aroused by injustice
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intimate
Definition
very familiar
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