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AP Style Tone Words

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 24 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. Make insensitive or callous






2. Instructive (especially excessively)






3. Having or showing profound knowledge






4. Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation






5. Humorously vulgar






6. Exposing human folly to ridicule






7. Expressing sorrow often for something past






8. Any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue






9. Disdainfully or ironically humorous






10. Having a bad disposition






11. Brief and to the point






12. Brief and to the point - brief and to the point






13. Excessively or hypocritically pious






14. Arousing affect






15. Abusing vocally






16. Showing inappropriate levity






17. Characterized by directness in manner or speech






18. Not based on fact or investigation






19. Quickly aroused to anger






20. Overcoming animosity or hostility






21. Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner






22. Feeling great rapture or delight






23. Harsh or corrosive in tone






24. Belittling or undervaluing oneself; excessively modest