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Ecstatic
Adjective
Joyful
The noun would be written ecstasy.
Practical
Adjective
Efficient or effective
Optimistic
Adjective
Expecting a favorable outcome.
The noun would be an optimistic or optimism.
An antonym for an optimist, would be unenthusiastic.
Exasperation
Noun
Great irritation. Another noun ending in "ion" is irritation.
Expertise
Noun
Specialized knowledge.
The root word coming in the beginning of this word and means the same is expert.
Dejected
Adjective
Sad or depressed.
Explain the difference between the words "dejected" and "rejected."
Dejected means sad and rejected means refused or turned down.
Serene
Adjective
Calm or peaceful.
Ruefully
Adverb
Regretfully; sorrowfully.
Luminous
Adjective
Bright or glowing.
Bitter
Adjective
Harsh.
Besides "harsh" what other meanings does this word have?
Distasteful
What does it mean when you say a "bitter" fruit? Compare to a "bitter" winter?
A bitter fruit is a fruit that has a strong, sharp taste and a bitter winter is a harsh winter.