AP English Literature and Composition Tone Vocabulary 11 ...

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 13benignkind, benevolent, gentle, compassionatedidacticmoralistic, edifying, instructivehackneyedstale, trite, clichéd, unoriginalirasciblepetulant, testy, hot-tempered, touchymorosemiserable, gloomy, sullen, pessimisticsagaciouserudite, astute, learned, wisevapidinsipid, lifeless, uninspiring, dullwryironic, cynical, sardonic, satirical

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 14ardentpassionate, fervent, zealous, devotedcoddledpampered, indulged, cosseted, overprotectedderisivescornful, contemptuous, mocking, sardonicenamoredinfatuated, captivated, charmed, enthralled, raptimpudentimpertinent, insolent, disrespectfulinvidiousodious, offensive, critical, enviousparochialinsular, prejudiced, bigoted, small-minded, reactionaryvenerablerespected, august, esteemed, admired

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 15benevolentsympathetic, compassionate, humane, caringchurlishrude, boorish, truculent, coarsedubiousskeptical, disbelieving, incredulous, unconvincedfacilesuperficial, depthless, shallow, pettymanipulatedcontrolled, dominated, swayednarcissisticvain, self-absorbed, egotistical, conceitedrepugnantnauseating, repulsive, vile, loathsomevolcanicunstable, explosive, unpredictable, volatile

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 16angst-riddentormented, anxious, anguished, worriedcausticscathing, sarcastic, cutting, mordant, acerbicembitteredsour, resentful, cynical, disillusionedgulliblenaïve, susceptible, credulous, trustingintrepidfearless, valiant, courageous, boldnostalgichomesick, longing, reflectivepotentinfluential, authoritative, powerful, forceful, compellingself-effacingdiffident, unassuming, modest, meek

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 17belligerentcombative, confrontational, bellicose, pugnacious, truculentdeferentialrespectful, reverent, admiring, courteousidolatrousworshipful, devoted, reverentialnaïveinexperienced, immature, unsophisticatedpensivethoughtful, longing, reflective, contemplativeresignedacquiescent, submissive, yieldingstoicalenduring, tolerant, uncomplaining, long-sufferingvindictivemalevolent, spiteful, cruel, ruthless

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 18cynicalnegative, gloomy, pessimistic glum, distrustfuldeludedmisled, deceived, duped, trickeddisdainfulsneering, derisive, contemptuous, scornful, mockingineptincompetent, bungling, unskilledmiffedannoyed, offended, peeved, irkedpatronizingcondescending, denigrating, belittling, haughtysternaustere, unyielding, inflexible, strict, severewoefuldoleful, grievous, lamenting, mournful

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 19adamantobdurate, inflexible, obstinate, unyielding, resolutebanalcommonplace, trite, hackneyed, dull, clichéddeprecatoryderogatory, sneering, critical, sniping, uncomplimentaryflippantfrivolous, glib, superficial, facetiousinfatuatedbesotted, smitten, lovesickperniciousdestructive, harmful, deadly, insidious, malicioussedatecomposed, unflappable, placid, serene, dignifiedvoraciousavaricious, greedy, gluttonous, ravenous, insatiable

AP English Literature and CompositionTone Vocabulary 20affablegenial, amiable, pleasant, friendly, sociable, jovialdemoralizeddispirited, disheartened, deflated, crestfallenecstaticoverjoyed, blissful, rapturousimprudentcareless, rash, irresponsible, thoughtless, unwiseloathsomehateful, despicable, repugnant, odious, abhorrentplacidserene, tranquil, undisturbed, calmquerulousargumentative, complaining, petulant, irritablesubservientsubmissive, compliant, docile, meek