Met Wk 3 Flashcards
Afflicted
to cause pain or suffering to (someone or something)
Rolf was afflicted by the memories of his past.
Consideration
careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about
You should give consideration to deciding what career path to choose.
Wretched
very unhappy, ill, etc.
Catching pneumonia can leave you feeling wretched.
Exasperation
the state of being very annoyed or upset
When she found out half of her class cheated on the test, the teacher experienced a feeling of exasperation.
Appetite
a desire or liking for something
When I get super stressed out, I have no appetite for food.
Contend
to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant)
Customers should not have to contend with the problems caused by these delays.
Misfortune
bad luck
Rolf was definitely a victim of many misfortunes.
Appalling
very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust
His treatment of the dog was appalling; no one felt sorry for him when the dog bit him.
Contentment
the state of being happy and satisfied : the state of being content
When my team won the championships, we had a great feeling of contentment.
Notion
an idea or opinion
They had the notion they were going to beat us at the soccer game. They were wrong.
Peculiar
not usual or normal
It seems peculiar that he would leave town and not tell anyone.
Vigorous
healthy and strong
Just weeks after recovering from her illness, Stephanie was once again feeling vigorous.
Earnestness
a serious and sincere mental state: not lighthearted or playful
The surgeons worked in earnestness to save the child’s life.
