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15 Cards in this Set
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effusive |
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner |
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ebullient |
cheerful and full energy |
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benevolent |
well meaning and kindly |
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intransigent |
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something |
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Derisive |
Expressing contempt or ridicule |
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Capricious |
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior |
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Acidulous |
(Of a person's remarks or tone) bitter or cutting |
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Lugubrious |
Looking or sounding sad and dismal |
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Poignant |
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret |
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Despondent |
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage |
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Facetious |
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant |
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Dissembling |
Disguise or conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs |
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Sanguine |
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation |
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Carping |
Difficult to please; critical |
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Mordant |
(Especially of humor) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting |
