unseen poetry Flashcards
resonates
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-in a sentence
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- evokes images, memories and emotions
in a sentence
-her experiences resonate powerfully with me, living, as I do, in a similar family situation
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-reverberate
emblematic
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
- representing a particular person, group or idea
in a sentance
- a sword is emblematic of power
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-typical
-characteristics
-figurative
pensive
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
- engaged in deeper or serous thought
in a sentance
-the girl was in a pensive mood as she reflected on her time during the war
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-contemplative
-dreamy
-sober
-thoughtful
-cognitive
despondent
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
- in low spirits from less of hope or courage
in a sentance
-she grew more and more despondent each time she watched the news
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-dejected
-discouraged
-disheartened
sentimental
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
-feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
in a sentance
- she felt a sentimental attachment to the place as she left for the station
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-affectionate
-corny
-dreamy
-mushy
wistful
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
-having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
in a sentance
-her smile was wistful as she stared into the abyss
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-contemplative
-thoughtful
controversial
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
- something which gives rise to public disagreement
in a sentance
-the topic of Brexit is controversial amongst the British public.
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- contentious
-disputed
-questionable
harrowing
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
-extremely disturbing or distressing
in a sentance
-the film about racism and violence was harrowing
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-agonizing
-distressing
-disturbing
melancholic
-definition
-in a sentence
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- feeling or expressing pensive sadness
in a sentance
-the gloomy painting put the girl in a melancholic mood
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-gloomy
-melancholy
-wistful
nostalgic
-definition
-in a sentence
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-longing for a past time
in a sentance
-the old man was nostalgic about the carefree summers of the sixties
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-regretful,
-sentimental,
-wistful
contemplative
-definition
-in a sentence
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-describes long, quiet thinking
in a sentance
-the contemplative woman likes to go on long, solitary walks
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-introspective
-meditative
-pensive
-reflective
-thoughtful
impassioned
-definition
-in a sentence
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-having or expressing great depth or feeling
in a sentance
-he has an impassioned plea for justice
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-ardent
fervent
fierce
fiery
heated
intense
passionate
disconcerting
-definition
-in a sentence
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- an unsettled feeling
in a sentance
- as the dog saw a spectral movement he had a disconcerting feeling move over him
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-baffling
bewildering
complex
complicated
confounding
vexing
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
- causing annoyance, frustration, or worry
in a sentance
- the most vexing issue for the students was whether they could wear tights, or not.
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-aggravating
annoying
distressing
disturbing
covetous
-definition
-in a sentence
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- showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else
in a sentance
-the covetous eyes looked over the grand displays of gold and silver
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- acquisitive
avaricious
avid
close-fisted
derisive
-definition
-in a sentence
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-to express hatred or ridicule
in a sentance
- he gave a harsh, derisive laugh
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-cheeky
disdainful
insulting
mocking
contentious
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
-causing or likely to, cause an argument; controversial
in a sentance
-the idea that the students were not allowed balls at break times was an area of contentious debate
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-antagonistic
combative
testy
fervent
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
- to be passionate
in a sentance
-the new ballet shoes sparked a fervent interest in dance for the little girl
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-ardent
devout
earnest
ecstatic
emotional
adhere
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
-to follow or to believe in
in a sentance
-all students should adhere to the school rules
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-comply,
heed,
obey,
observe
contemptuous
-definition
-in a sentence
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definition
-to feel disdain or disrespect towards something
in a sentance
-I didn’t even know the man, but he gave me a contemptuous look
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-condescending
derisive
disdainful
disrespectful
jubilant
-definition
-in a sentence
-synonyms
disrespect
- feeling great happiness and triumph
in a sentance
-a great number of jubilant fans ran on to the pitch
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-elated
euphoric
excited
exuberant
