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20 Cards in this Set
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Lugubrious |
Mournful; dark and dramatic; dismal |
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Elegiac |
Expressing sorrow for something now past |
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Derisive |
Expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn |
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Flippant |
Lacking proper respect or seriousness |
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Despondent |
Showing or feeling extreme discouragement or depression |
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Sanguine |
Confident; optimistic; cherrful |
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Effusive |
Expression of excessive emotion or enthusiasm |
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Melancholy |
Depression of the spirits; dejection; a pensive mood |
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Mirth |
Gaiety (high spirits) accompanied by laughter |
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Reverence |
Showing honor or respect; deference |
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Irreverent |
Lacking seriousness or proper respect |
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Giddy |
Lightheartedly silly |
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Veneration |
Awe inspired by the wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person |
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Pious |
Sacred or devotional (religiosity) ; dutiful |
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Wrath |
Strong anger or indignation |
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Consternation |
Amazement or dismay that causes confusion |
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Lionize |
To treat something (or someone) as if it is of great importance or interest |
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Repugnance |
Strong dislike |
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Benevolent |
Disposed to doing good acts; goodwill |
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Taunt |
To challenge in a mocking manner; to jeer |
