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Tone Words 1-17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accusatory | charging of wrongdoing |
| apathetic | indifferent due to lack of energy or concern |
| awe | solemn wonder |
| bitter | exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief |
| caustic | stinging, biting |
| condescending | a feeling of superiority |
| contemplative | studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue |
| contemptuous | feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect |
| conventional | lacking originality and individuality |
| critical | finding fault |
| cynical | questioning the basic sincerity and goodness of people |
| derisive | ridiculing, mocking |
| didactic | wanting to educate or instruct the reader |
| disdainful | scornful |
| earnest | a sincere state of mind |
| erudite | learned, polished, scholarly |
| forthright | directly frank without hesitation |