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The New SAT #1

TermDefinition
optimistic expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
pessimistic expecting the worst possible outcome
neutral having no personal preference
ambivalence mixed feelings or emotions
frank characterized by directness in manner or speech
indignant angered at something unjust or wrong
empathetic showing ready comprehension of others' states
appreciation understanding of the nature or meaning of something
critical of a serious examination and judgment of something
scornful expressing extreme contempt
disdain lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
provocative serving or tending to excite or stimulate
hostile characterized by enmity or ill will
advocate a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
amusement a feeling of delight at being entertained
sympathetic expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
affection a positive feeling of liking
reverent feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
mocking expressing contempt or ridicule
resignation the act of giving up, as a claim or office or possession
incredulous not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
caustic harsh or corrosive in tone
elegiac resembling or characteristic of a lament for the dead
vehement marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
traditional consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
Created by: ViAik
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