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ecstatic
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joyful
adjective "The boy was ecstatic to meet his new puppy, and he named him right away." |
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practical
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efficient or effective
adjective "The new grading system was practical, but there were still some things that needed to be tweaked." |
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optimistic
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expecting the favorable outcome
adjective "The new student was very optimistic, for every time something went wring, she always saw the bright side." |
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exasperation
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great irritation
noun " |
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expertise
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specialized knowledge
noun "The girl's expertise was math, but she had trouble with english class." |
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dejected
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sad or depressed
adjective "As the student left the classroom she was dejected, for she had received a horrible score on her test." |
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serene
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calm or peaceful
adjective "The girl always went to the serene garden and meditated, but she was still stressed." |
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ruefully
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regretfully; sorrowfully
adverb "She ruefully said goodbye to her boyfriend, for she knew she would no longer see him everyday." |
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luminous
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bright or glowing
adjective "The new lamp was very luminous, and it mated the decor of the room." |
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bitter
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harsh
adjective "It was was a bitter winter, but we managed to stay safe and warm." |