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vocab list two
tone words
Term | Definition |
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conventional (adj) | lacks originality; ordinary |
disdainful (adj) | sneering, regarding something/one as inferior |
didactic (adj) | educational. usually negative connotation |
derisive (adj) | mocking, scathing |
earnest (adj) | sincerity, important, grave |
erudite (adj) | scholarly. positive connotation |
fanciful (adj) | imaginary, whimsical |
forthright (adj) | blunt, straightforward |
haughty (adj) | proud, arrogant, overconfident |
indignant (adj) | offended, annoyed |