AP English – Tone Words – Flashcards
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critical
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inclined to find fault or judge with severity
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angry
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feeling or showing anger and strong resentment
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infuriated
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displaying anger in a passionate way
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infuriated
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displaying anger in a passionate way
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irate
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displaying anger in a dispassionate way
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aggravated
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to be or become irritated or inflamed
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indignant
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feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or base
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outraged
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strongly offended, insulted, or affronted
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bitter
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resentful or cynical
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ambiguous
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open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations
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confused
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mystified
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perplexed
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bewildered; puzzled
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caustic
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severely critical or sarcastic
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biting
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capable of gripping and affecting or wounding
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irreverent
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showing a lack of respect for things or people that should be taken seriously
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mocking
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teasing or laughing at in a scornful way
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disdainful
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showing contempt or a lack of respect
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contemptuous
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scornful, showing contempt
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sardonic
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grimly mocking or cynical
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sarcastic
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marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
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tongue-in-cheek
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used to refer to humor in which a statement, or an entire fictional work, is not meant to be taken seriously, but its sarcasm is subtle
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ironic
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happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this
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cynical
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believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
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skeptical
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not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
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wry
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using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
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arrogant
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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of ones own importance and abilities
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pretentious
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attempting to impress by affecting greater important, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed
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condescending
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to talk to someone in a haughty way, as though it is below ones dignity or level of importance
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patronizing
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to treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
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authoritative
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commanding and self-confident
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humourous
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causing light-hearted laughter and amusement
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bantering
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an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery
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silly
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weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish. Also, absurd, irrational, ridiculous.
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mock-heroic
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imitating or burlesquing that which is heroic, as in manner, character, or action
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amused
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pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted
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joyful
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glad; delighted
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ecstatic
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subject to or in a state of ecstacy; rapturous
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elated
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very happy; proud; jubilant
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effusive
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lacking reserve; overflowing
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contented
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satisfied with what one is or has
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disappointed
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depressed or discouraged by the failure of ones hopes or expectations
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sad
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affected by unhappiness or grief
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elegiac
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expressing sorrow or lamentation
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melancholic
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disposed to or affected with melancholy; gloomy
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depressing
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sad; lower in spirits; dejected; dispirited
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mournful
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feeling or expressing sorrow or grief; sorrowful; sad
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poignant
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keenly distressing to the feelings
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somber
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gloomy, depressing, or dismal
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bleak
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without hope and encouragement
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whimsical
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playfully quaint and fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
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fanciful
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overimaginative and unrealistic
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wistful
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having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
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flippant
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not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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nostalgic
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characterized by or showing feelings of nostalgia
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sentimental
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dealing with feeling of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia in an exaggerated or self-indulgent way
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reflective
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relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful
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regretful
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feeling or showing regret
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remorseful
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feeling deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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apologetic
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regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure
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challenging
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provocative; intriguing
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contentious
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causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
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surprising
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causing wonder or astonishment
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shocking
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extremely startling, distressing, or offensive
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inflammatory
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tending to excite anger, disorder, or tumult
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horrific
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having the power to horrify someone
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dramatic
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highly effective; striking
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passionate
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capable of, affected by, or expressing intense feeling
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impartial
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having no direct involvement or interest and not favoring one person or side over another
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objective
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based on facts rather than thoughts and opinions
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clinical
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practical and unemotional
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factual
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consisting of the truth or including only things that are actual
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detached
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not attached to something and unaffected by emotional involvement
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disinterested
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unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives
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bored
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tired and impatient
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apathetic
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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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indifferent
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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
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straightforward
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uncomplicated and easy to do or understand
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candid
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truthful and straightforward; frank
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pedantic
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of or like a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or displaying academic learning
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learned
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having much knowledge; erudite
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scholarly
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concerned with academic learning and research
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didactic
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intended for instruction; inclined to teach and lecture others too much; teaching or intending to teach a moral lesson
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moralistic
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characterized by or displaying a concern with morality
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inspirational
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imparting inspiration (stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity
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respectful
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full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference
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reverent
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feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
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appreciative
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being thankful or grateful for something
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sympthetic
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feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
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compassionate
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feeling or showing concern for others
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interested
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to be engaged or excited about something
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curious
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eager to know and learn something
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urgent
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needing attention very soon, especially before anything else, because important
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serious
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needing or deserving your complete attention
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ominous
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suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen
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apprehensive
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feeling worried about something you are going to do
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foreboding
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a feeling that something very bad is likely to happen soon
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threatening
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expressing a threat of something unpleasant and violent
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accusing
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reproachful; condemning
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admiring
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to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval
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admonitory
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serving to warn, especially to correct
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affectionate
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having or displaying warmth or affection
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ambivalent
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having mixed or opposing feelings at the same time
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amiable
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friendly, pleasant, likable
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artificial
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not genuine; insincere
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belligerent
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given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive
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benevolent
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kindly; favorable towards; charitable
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bewildered
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completely confused; puzzled
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brash
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offensively bold
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callous
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emotionally hardened; insensitive; unfeeling
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choleric
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easily angered; bad-tempered
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cheery
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bright and pleasant; sanguine
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condemnatory
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expressing strong disapproval of; judgmental; critical
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consoling
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affording comfort or solace
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contemplative
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studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue
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droll
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amusing in a wry, subtle way
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earnest
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serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and sincerity of feelings
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despairing
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hopeless, despondent, discouraged
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fervent
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greatly emotional or zealous
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forthright
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frank, direct, straightforward
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grateful
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feeling or showing gratitude
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grave
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causing fear or anxiety by discussion of matters deserving serious attention; weighty; momentous
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haughty
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arrogant, excessively proud and vain
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matter-of-fact
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unemotional; straightforward
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meditative
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reflective, thoughtful
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obsequious
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attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; attempting to win favor from influential people from flattery
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pompous
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overly self-important in speech and manner; excessively stately or ceremonious
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