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AP Lang Vocab 2
Sadness
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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