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AP Lang Vocab 2
Sadness
Word | Meaning |
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Ascetic(adj) | Shunning Pleasures; Self Denying; Austere |
Ascetic(n) | A person who shuns and lives simply |
Chagrin(n) | Embarrassment; mortification; disappointment |
Chagrined(adj) | Ashamed; mortified |
Compunction(n) | Regret; remorse; misgiving; qualm; scruple |
Contrite(adj) | Showing deep regret and sorrow for wrongdoing |
Contrition(n) | Repentance |
Dejected(adj) | Sad; in low spirits |
Dejection(n) | Lowness of spirits; sadness;depression |
Disconsolate(adj) | Cheerless;inconsolable |
Disgruntled(adj) | In bad humor; displeased |
Doleful(adj) | causing grief or sadness; mournful |
Glum(adj) | Moody;gloomy;dour |
Lament(v) | To mourn; to deplore |
Lamentable(adj) | Pitiable; rueful |
Maudlin(adj) | Weakly sentimental and tearful |
Nostalgia(n) | Homesickness |
Nostalgic(adj) | Homesick |
Pathetic(adj) | Arousing pity |
Pensive(adj) | Thoughtful in a sad way |
Plight(n) | Unfortunate state |
Poignant(adj) | Painfully touching |
Sullen(adj) | Resentfully silent |
Throes(n pl) | Anguish;pangs |
Tribulation(n) | Suffering; distress |