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Resiliency (noun)
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the ability to recover strength, spirits, or good humor quickly
Even though she had just been made fun of, her good humor was instantly boosted through her resiliency. |
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Embittered (adjective)
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made resentful or sad; aggravated
The good news was quickly embittered when they heard about the bad news. |
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Coddling (verb)
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treating someone tenderly, such as an invalid, this term can be used negatively when it is applied to someone who should not be treated in this way, such as a healthy adult
The adorable infant was coddled by many adults who lost it when they saw the cute baby. |
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Flippantly (adverb)
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disrespectfully
When the little girl asked the teacher a question, the teacher flippantly snapped back at her. |
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Rash (adjective)
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too incautious in acting or speaking
The rash boy demonstrated cursory in his work. |
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Oblivious (adjective)
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forgetful or unmindful
He was so oblivious to the fact that she had a crush on him. |
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Haggard (adjective)
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having a worn look, as from sleeplessness, grief, or illness
Her haggard mother hadn't gotten sleep in weeks because of her grief for her dead father. |
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Riveted (verb)
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fixed or held firmly
Her stern gaze was riveted towards the hated boy. |
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Nauseous (adjective)
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feeling a sickness of the stomach; feeling disgusted
She felt nauseous after the long, bumpy car ride. |
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Fathom (verb)
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to get to the bottom of; to understand thoroughly
It is an accomplishment for teachers to have their students fathom their teachings. |
