Week 9 Nov 4 Flashcards

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Pessimistic(pes-si-mis-tic)

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state of mind of someone who always expects the worst

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Optimistic (op-ti-mis-tic)

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expecting the best possible thing that will happen

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Indignant (in-dig-nant)

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angry about an unfair situation

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Disdain(dis-dain)

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a feeling of something regarded as unworthy or inferior

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Empathetic (em-pa-thet-ic)

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ability to understand the feelings of others

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Witty (wit-ty)

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full of clever humor or wit

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Somber (som-ber)

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describe situations or moods that are dark, gloomy, or depressing

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flippant (flip-pant)

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lacking proper respect or seriousness; being lazy

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Persuasive (per-sua-sive)

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ability to convince people to do something

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Ecstatic (ec-stat-ic)

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feeling or showing great happiness, excitement

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Profound (pro-found)

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having or showing great knowledge or understanding

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Vibrant (vi-brant)

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bright and full of personality.

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exuberant (ex-u-ber-ant)

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very lively, happy, or energetic

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Contentious (con-ten-tious)

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likely to cause disagreement or argument.

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Vivacious (vi-va-cious)

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full of life and good spirits.

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