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serene
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calm; peaceful
adjective The pond was very serene. |
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ruefully
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causing sorrow or pity
adverb I ruefully reflected on the incident |
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luminous
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radiating or reflecting light
adjective The luminous lamp lit up the room |
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bitter
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having a harsh taste
adjective Grapefruits are bitter. |
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ecstatic
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having rapturous delight
adjective I was ecstatic when I found out about the party |
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practical
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of habitual behavior
adjective Our rituals are very practical. |
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optimistic
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to take a positive view on events
adjective I took an optimistic look on the situation to find that it wasn't all my fault. |
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exasperation
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provocation
noun I experienced extreme exasperation after my run. |
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dejected
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depressed
adjective I was dejected after my mother died. |
