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Term | Definition |
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exasperation | the state of being very annoyed or upset |
intriguing | extremely interesting |
disposition | the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal; a tendency to act in a particular way |
emaciated | wasted away physically |
amiably | in a pleasant or friendly way |
disdainful | full of or expressing a strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think doesn’t deserve respect |
timid | feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence |
indignant | feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong; very angry |
resiliency | the state of being strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens. |
authoritatively | done in a way that shows one’s authority or superiority |
emphatic | showing emphasis or attracting attention |
retort | to reply or answer back quickly, as if in an argument |
warily | showing caution or watchfulness, especially when sensing danger |
abruptly | changed without preparation or warning |
ominously | predicting or foreshadowing evil |
flaunt | to show in a way that attracts attention |
candid | expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way |
jovial | full of happiness and joy |
despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement |
urgency | the quality or state of being urgent (needing immediate attention) |
condemning | to declare to be wrong or evil; to prove guilty |
stammered | to speak with many stops, pauses, and repetitions |
reproachfully | done in a way that shows one’s disapproval |
adamant ( | unshakeable or insistent, especially in maintaining a position or opinion |
compassion | pity for and desire to help someone |