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English Vocabulary
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Term | Definition |
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negative | characterized by denial or opposition or resistance |
positive | characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance |
sanguine | confidently optimistic and cheerful |
grave | causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm |
somber | grave or even gloomy in character |
serious | of great consequence |
placid | not easily irritated |
severe | unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment |
imposing | befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person |
outspoken | given to expressing yourself freely or insistently |
scandalous | giving offense to moral sensibilities |
sinister | wicked, evil, or dishonorable |
methodical | characterized by orderliness |
momentous | of very great significance |
heroic | having qualities appropriate for brave figures |
audacious | disposed to venture or take risks |
curious | eager to investigate and learn or learn more |
bitter | proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity |
insolent | marked by casual disrespect |
dejected | affected or marked by low spirits |
smug | marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction |
cavalier | given to haughty disregard of others |
irreverent | showing lack of due respect or veneration |
flippant | showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness |
vexed | troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances |