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20 Cards in this Set
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Ecstatic
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joyful
adj The noun would be written ecstacy. I walked through the room ecstatic, for I had just won the lotterey. |
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Practical
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efficient or effective
adj I had been reassured that my studies were practical when I got a hundred on the test. |
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Optimistic
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expecting a favorable outcome
adj The noun would be an optimist. An antonym for an optimist, would be a pessimist. I am now afraid to be optimistic, after getting my hopes up and then having them crushed. |
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Exasperation
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great irritation
noun Another word that’s a noun ending in “ion” is Exhilaration. A sat in exasperation, I was frustruated at everyone and everything, but especially myself. |
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Expertise
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specialized knowledge
noun The root word coming in the beginning of this word and means the same is Expert. The man showed great expertise in playing the saxophone, he must have practiced a lot. |
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Dejected
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sad or depressed
adj Explain the difference between the words “dejected” and “rejected.” Rejected is to be cast as an outcast or to be turned away from something (like a job). After becoming rejected, you might become dejected. I felt dejected after I had been rejected by my so called "friends". |
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Serene
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calm or peaceful
adj I woke up and looked out over the unmoving lake. It was so quiet and serene. |
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ruefully
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regretfully; sorrowfully
adj I ruefully awaited my mother's return. The yell ing will be unbearable. |
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luminous
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bright or glowing
adj The man's face was instantly luminous when he saw the happy look on his daughter's face. |
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bitter
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harsh
adj Besides “harsh” what other meanings does this word have? What does it mean when you say a “bitter” fruit? Compared to a “bitter” winter? tasting sour, bitter fruit is talking about the flavor of the fruit whereas a bitter winter is referring to the winter being harsh. The bitter wind chilled my entire body as it blew. |
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Mimicked
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imitated; mocked
I easily mimcked my brother's face and soon started cracking up. |
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Sarcastic
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sharply and intended to cause pain ( with words )
The man character in the Maximum Ride series is always sarcastic and always come backs with quick remarks. |
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Solace
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comfort in distress; consolation
After my grandfather died, all of my friends were very understanding and gave me solace. |
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Stealthily
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moving carefully to avoid notice; sneakily
As the criminal moved out of the crime scene, he moved stealthily. |
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Languid
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lacking energy; slow
After having jetlag, I was very languid. |
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Fugitives
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runaways ( usually from the law or justice)
The criminals quickly became fugitives as they fled the country. |
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Vigilant
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watchful or attentive
What does it mean when someone is “holding vigil by his bedside?” It means to stand watch by someone's side when they need you most. The guard stood vigilant, making sure no trouble approached the Queen. |
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Subtle
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hard to detect or describe
The criminal made sure his outfit was subtle, so as not to be easily found. |
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Meager
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very slight; scanty
On our side of the deal the offers were rather meager. |
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Lethargy
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inactivity; lack of energy to do anything
People who are overwheight are told to do something their lethergy and get active. |
