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Question | Answer |
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arrogant | unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people |
desperate | needing or wanting something very much; feeling that you have no hope because of a bad situation |
forceful | expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action |
light-hearted | happy, carefree, and not serious |
optimistic | feeling hopeful and emphasizing the good part of a situation rather than the bad part; believing that good things will happen in the future |
remorseful | feeling guilty over a wrong one has done |
self-pitying | expressing sadness for yourself because you think you have a lot of problems or have suffered a lot |
surprised | a feeling when something has happened that you did not expect |
scornful | expressing a very great lack of respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless |
evasive | acting in a way to avoid something or someone |
ambivalent | having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel |
bitter | expressing anger, hate, or unhappiness because they cannot forget bad things which happened in the past |
confused | unable to understand something or to think clearly |
dramatic | very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement |
hesitant | to not do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or not certain |
loving | showing a lot of affection towards someone or something |
outspoken | expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended |
respectful | showing admiration, politeness, or honor for someone or something |
solemn | serious and without any amusement |
sympathetic | describes someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone's suffering OR agreeing with or supporting |
admiring | showing respect and approval of someone or their behavior, or to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at |
amused | showing that you think something is funny or entertaining |
chatty | liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way |
contemptuous | expressing a strong feeling of combined dislike and lack of respect |
indignant | angry because of something which is wrong or not fair |
matter-of-fact | not showing feelings or emotion, sticking to facts |
positive | hopeful and confident, or giving cause for hope and confidence; considering the good side of a situation |
revengeful | wanting harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else |
sorrowful | very sad |
critical | saying that someone or something is bad or wrong |
compassionate | feeling sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and having a desire to help them |
vindictive | having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that they have harmed you; unwilling to forgive |
anxious | worried and nervous OR eager to do something |
comic | making you want to laugh; amusing |
cynical | believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere |
fearful/frightened | scared or worried about something dangerous, painful or bad happening |
irreverent | lacking the expected respect for official, important or holy things |
mocking | when you laugh at someone or something in an unkind way and/or looking down upon something |
regretful | expressing a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better |
supportive | showing agreement and giving encouragement |