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10 Cards in this Set
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Ecstatic
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Adjective
Joyful The noun would be written ecstasy. |
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Practical
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Adjective
Efficient or effective |
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Optimistic
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Adjective
Expecting a favorable outcome. The noun would be an optimistic or optimism. An antonym for an optimist, would be unenthusiastic. |
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Exasperation
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Noun
Great irritation. Another noun ending in "ion" is irritation. |
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Expertise
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Noun
Specialized knowledge. The root word coming in the beginning of this word and means the same is expert. |
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Dejected
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Adjective
Sad or depressed. Explain the difference between the words "dejected" and "rejected." Dejected means sad and rejected means refused or turned down. |
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Serene
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Adjective
Calm or peaceful. |
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Ruefully
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Adverb
Regretfully; sorrowfully. |
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Luminous
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Adjective
Bright or glowing. |
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Bitter
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Adjective
Harsh. Besides "harsh" what other meanings does this word have? Distasteful What does it mean when you say a "bitter" fruit? Compare to a "bitter" winter? A bitter fruit is a fruit that has a strong, sharp taste and a bitter winter is a harsh winter. |