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Ecstatic
Adj.
Joyful
The noun would be written "ecstasy"
Practical
Adj.
Efficient or Effective
Optimistic
Adj.
Expecting a favorable outcome
The noun would be optimist.
An antonym for an optimist would be a pessimist.
Exasperation
Noun
Great irritation. Another word that's a noun ending in "ion" is "lotion".
Expertise
Noun
Specialized knowledge.
The root word coming in the beginning of this word and means the same thing is expert.
Dejected
Adj.
Sad or depressed.
Dejected means to be sad or depressed, whereas rejected means to be turned down.
Serene
Adj. Calm or peaceful.
Ruefully
Adv.
Regretfully; sorrowfully.
Luminous
Adj. Bright or glowing
Bitter
Adj. Harsh.
This word may mean sour, sharp, or piercing.