Lesson 30-31 Flashcards

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Optimistic

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Hopeful, that the best will happen in the future

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2
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Pessimistic

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Expecting the worst possible outcome

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3
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Neutral

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Having no personal preference

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4
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Ambivalence

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mixed feelings, or emotions

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5
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Frank

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Characterized by directness in manner or speech

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6
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Indignant

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Angered at something unjust

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7
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Empathetic

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Showing ready comprehension of other’s states

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8
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Appreciation

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understanding of the nature or meaning of something

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9
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Critical

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Of a serious examination and judgment of something

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10
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Scornful

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Expressing extreme contempt

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11
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Disdain

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Lack of respect and intense dislike

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12
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Provocative

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Serving or tending to excite or stimulate

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13
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Hostile

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ill will

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14
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Advocate

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A person who pleads for a person ,cause or idea

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15
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Amusement

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A feeling of delight at being entertained

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16
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Sympathetic

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Expressing compassion

17
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Affection

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A positive feeling of liking

18
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Reverent

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Feeling or showing profound respect

19
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Mocking

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Ridicule