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Tone
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Term | Definition |
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malicious | showing hatred, spite, or ill will |
abstruse | difficult to understand |
arrogant | dropping to a less formal or dignified level, or assuming an air or superiority |
indignant | angry just because something unfair or unjust |
earnest | having a serious state of mind |
impassioned | showing great warmth or intensity of feelings |
incredulous | expressing unbelief |
evasive | having a tendency to avoid or escape from an issue of situation |
reticent | inclined to be silent or secretive |
apathetic | having or showing little emotion or interest |
ambivalent | having a simultaneous attraction to and repulsion from an idea |
irreverent | showing lack of respect or reverence |
condescending | overbearing or having a feeling of superiority |
compassionate | having sympathy for the problems of others |
nostalgic | sentimental wish to return to a past time or condition |
absurd | ridiculous and unreasonable |
vindictive | intending revenge |
obsequious | polite or obedient from fear or the hope of gain |
ironic | expressing one thing and meaning the opposite |
pessimistic | having a gloomy view or life |