TV #1 KEY

Question 1

bereaved

Answer 1

someone who is suffering the death of a loved one

It is usually associated with death or dying

Question 2

dejected

Answer 2

sad and depressed; dispirited.

Think about it as being
rejected (rhymes).

You don’t make the rugby team.

Question 3

despondent

Answer 3

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

This happens after an event that you were looking forward to or thought you could conquer. Similar to dejected, but it is usually connected to an event.

Question 4

lugubrious

Answer 4

looking or sounding sad and dismal.

This is an expression of your body and your voice and not usually a feeling.

Question 5

woebegone

Answer 5

sad or miserable in appearance.

This is like lugubrious but it’s even worse. You’re not sad; you’re miserable.

Question 6

jubilant

Answer 6

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

A soccer player whipping off their shirt after scoring the game winning goal.

Question 7

blithe

Answer 7

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

This is inappropriate happiness or misplaced happiness.

Clapping after someone trips and falls down the stairs.

Question 8

convivial

Answer 8

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
(of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.

This is an attribute. A person is usually described as this.

Question 9

mirth

Answer 9

merry or amusing

This is a very light-hearted adjective. It doesn’t have a lot of weight to it.

Question 10

elated

Answer 10

ecstatically happy.

This is the happiest you have ever been in your life.