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AP Literature Tone Vocab

Subjects : english, ap, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Prudent forethought






2. Smug - oily (verbally that is) or excessively pious






3. Boorish - rude






4. Self-rightously angry






5. Lacking social grace - sensitivity or acuteness






6. Scornful derision - mocking - cynical






7. Questioning - ridiculing - or chaffing






8. Scholarly






9. Sensitivity - relating to another's emotions






10. Sorrowful lamentation






11. Heartfelt and serious






12. Mournful - dismal - or gloomy






13. Not emotionally involved - at a distance






14. Sarcastic






15. Overflowing and demonstrative






16. Overly obedient - dutiful - brown-nosing - fawning






17. Vicious - wanton - or mischievous






18. Deeply respectful






19. Skeptical and unbelieving






20. With an air of superiority - talking down to






21. Stuck up - considering self better than everyone else






22. Frivolously disrespectful






23. Haughty - disdainful or contemptuous






24. Harshly sarcastic






25. Hearty conviviality and good cheer






26. Immature or childish






27. Caustic or sarcastic in a mean way






28. Reluctant or restrained






29. Totally rejecting of established laws or institutions.






30. All mighty or infinite in power; all-knowing






31. Insulting and condescending






32. Recklessly bold or contemptuous;






33. To deprive of force or strength






34. Scorn - despise






35. Discourage






36. Enticing - beguiling - captivating






37. Abusive - or irreverent; vulgar or indecent






38. Emotional attachment






39. Uncaring






40. Foolish or insane






41. Reserved - unassertive






42. Inciting - stimulating - irritating






43. Direct and outspoken






44. Inclined or eager to fight






45. Uncaring - or feeling no emotion






46. Passive - accepting as inevitable






47. Lacking respect - derisive






48. Having mixed feelings - could go either way






49. Producing keen or strong emotion; totally touching






50. Distrustful (like Grant R.)