feb 5 Flashcards by Jenny T

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absurd

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illogical; ridiculous

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accusatory

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suggesting someone has done something wrong

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acerbic

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sharp; forthright; biting; hurtful

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admiring

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approving; think highly of

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aggressive

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hostile; determined; forceful

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aggrieved

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indignant; annoyed

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings; uncertain

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apologetic

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full of regret; remorseful

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appreciative

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grateful; thankful

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ardent

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enthusiastic; passionate

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awestruck

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amazed; filled with wonder/ awe

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benevolent

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sympathetic; caring; well meaning

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bitter

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angry; antagonistic

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candid

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truthful; straightforward

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cautionary

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gives warning

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celebratory

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praising; pay tribute to

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comic

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humorous

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compassionate

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sympathetic; warm-hearted

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concerned

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worried; anxious

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conciliatory

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intended to pacify; appeasing

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critical

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finding fault; disapproving

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cynical

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scornful of motives/ virtues of others

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dignified

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having or showing a composed of serious manner that is worthy of respect

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diplomatic

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skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people

disappointed

depressed or discouraged by the failure of one’s hopes or expectations

earnest

serious and sincere

empathetic

feeling another’s pain as one’s own

enthusiastic

having or showing great excitement and interest

forceful

full of force; powerful

frank

open and sincere in expression; straightforward

gentle

kindly; soft

impassioned

filled with passionate emotion

imploring

pleading; begging

inspirational

encouraging

intense

showing great concentration or determination

laudatory

expressing praise

mournful

expressing sorrow

nostalgic

thinking about the past

optimistic

hopeful; cheerful

pensive

reflective

persuasive

capable of convincing

philosophical

calm and wise

pragmatic

practical

restrained

controlled, restricted

reverent

showing deep respect and esteem

righteous

morally right and just

scathing

critical; stinging; harsh

solemn

serious

urgent

needing quick action or attention

witty

clever