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Ecstatic: adj
Joyful
All New Yorkers were ecstatic when the Yankees won their 27th World Series in 2009, but they wouldn't repeat in 2010.
Practical: adj
Efficient or effective
The new robotic machines that Boeing installed are very practical at making their new airplanes.
Optimistic : adj
Expecting a favorable outcome
All the stockbrokers were optimistic that the airline stocks would go up despite the crisis in Libya.
Exasperation:noun
Great irritation
Since China had developed faster high speed rail service, their technology had caused great exasperation among U.S. companies.
Expertise: noun
specialized knowledge
Leslie had expertise on medical procedures, but she didn't want to be a doctor.
Dejected: adj
Sad or depressed
Evan was dejected after he got a 65 on the math test he studied so hard for.
Serene: adj
Calm or peaceful
It's always serene by the lake wheremy dad and I go fishing, until a car roars by.
Ruefully: adj
Regretfully; sorrowfully
Tom watched ruefully as his grandmother got burned, even though he didn't know her very well.
Luminous:adj
Bright or glowing
The afternoon sun is luminous in the bright blue sky, but it wouldn't stay that way for long.
Bitter: adj
Harsh
The bitter smell of anchovies at first made me want to throw up, but they tasted pretty good.
Mimicked: vt
Imitated; mocked; copied
My cousin evan always mimicked Michael Jackson's dancing on television.
Sarcastic: adj
said sharply and intended to cause pain ( with words)
Molly is always sarcastic when it comes to her math homework, but she does well in math.
Solace: vt
comfort in distress; consolation
My dad will often provides solace for my mom after she's had a hard day at work.
Stealthily;adv
Moving carefully to avoid notice; sneaky
Evan doesn't like to wait for a snack, so he stealthily will come into the kitchen for cookies.
Languid: adj
Lacking energy; slow
After going to a great party, Max was languid; this was evident when he almost fell asleep behind the wheel of his car.
Fugitives: noun
Runaways ( usually from laws or justice)
The Russian fugitives were released from federal prison after they demonstrated good behavior.
Vigilant:adj
Watchful or attentive
The vigilant guard watched the Russian fugitives leave the prison grounds.
Subtle: adj
Hard to detect or describe
It's for very hard for a warship to be subtle around submarine without getting detected.
Meager: adj
very slight; scanty
John's meager attitude towards baseball led to his team's numerous losses.
Lethargy: noun
In activity; lack of energy; to do anything
Aaron was lethargic because he played a lot of sports and was always outside.