1. Tone Vocabulary for the reading section of the AHSGE
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whimsical
–adjective
1.given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious; playful and unpredictable
Example: a pixyish, whimsical girl.
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optimistic
adjective
1.disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
Example- Viewing the glass as half full, instead of half empty
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reverent
–adjective
feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful
Example:
a reverent greeting with the Pope.
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Sympathetic (1)
–adjective 1.characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate:
Example: a sympathetic friend.
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Sympathetic (2)
Adjective-
looking upon with favor;
Being supportive of
Example: She is sympathetic to the project.
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lighthearted
–adjective
carefree; cheerful
Example:
a lighthearted performance
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Enthusiastic
Adjective
eager, fervent, zealous, passionate
Example:
An enthusiastic response
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fanciful
adjective
1.capricious or whimsical in appearance:
2.suggested by fancy; imaginary; unreal:
Example- fanciful lands of romance.
3.led by fancy rather than by reason and experience; whimsical:
Example-a fanciful mind.
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benevolent
–adjective
1.characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings
Example: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
2.desiring to help others; charitable:
Example: gifts from benevolent alumni.
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amiable
–adjective
1.having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable:
2.friendly; sociable:
Example: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering
Casper the AMIABLE ghost
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apathetic
–adjective
1.having or showing little or no emotion
2.not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive:
an apathetic employee.
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bleak
–adjective
1.bare, desolate, and often windswept
2.cold and piercing; raw
3.without hope or encouragement; depressing; dreary
Example:
a bleak landscape
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facetious
adjective
1.not meant to be taken seriously or literally
2.amusing; humorous.
3.lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous
Example: a facetious remark.
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brash
adjective
1.impertinent; impudent; tactless
Example: a brash young man.
2.hasty; rash; impetuous.
3.energetic or highly spirited, esp. in an irreverent way; zesty
Example: a brash new musical.
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Condescending
con·de·scending
adjective
To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself.
To deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner.
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disgruntled
–adjective
displeased and discontented;
sulky; peevish
Example:
Most cats become disgruntled when bathed.
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indignant
adjective feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
Example: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.
How DARE you?
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choleric
adjective 1.extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible
Example: a choleric disposition.
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haughty
Adjective
1.disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious
Example: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
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critical
–adjective
1.inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
2. involving skillful judgment as to truth, merit
Example: a critical analysis.
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superficial
Adjective
concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious
shallow; not profound or thorough
insubstantial or insignificant
superficial appearance
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inflammatory
–adjective 1.tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc.
Example: inflammatory speeches
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