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English Final Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chronological | arranging events or information in the order that they occurred in time, from the earliest to the latest |
| melancholy | a feeling of pensive, reflective sadness, often accompanied by a sense of longing, nostalgia, or existential weariness |
| stern | someone or something that is strict, uncompromising, and inflexible in manner, discipline, or appearance |
| resigned | someone who has calmly accepted an unpleasant or inevitable situation that they cannot change |
| foreboding | a strong, intuitive feeling or premonition that something bad or harmful is going to happen |
| holier-than-thou | someone who behaves as if they are morally superior, virtue-signaling, or better than everyone else |
| indignant | feeling or showing angry displeasure at something considered unjust, unfair, or offensive |
| nostalgic | experiencing a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past |
| pious and impious | antonyms used to describe a person's reverence or disrespect toward the divine, religion, or moral duties |
| paradox | a statement, concept, or situation that seems absurd or self-contradictory but uncovers a hidden, often deeper truth when analyzed |
| juxtaposition | a literary device where an author places two contrasting elements—such as characters, ideas, settings, or images—side by side |
| prosaic | dull, ordinary, or lacking in imagination |
| pensive | someone who is deeply, dreamily, or seriously thoughtful, often with a slight hint of melancholy |
| fanciful | something existing only in the imagination or driven by unrestrained creativity rather than by reason, fact, or practicality |
| profound | having or showing deep insight, understanding, or emotional intensity |
| despondence | a state of hopeless dejection, characterized by extreme sadness, discouragement, and a loss of courage or motivation |
| humility | the psychological and ethical state of having an accurate, modest view of one's own importance |
| pervasive | something that spreads widely throughout a place, group of people, or concept, making it present, noticeable, or inescapable everywhere |
| condemnatory | something expressing strong disapproval, censure, or blame |
| flippant | someone who is disrespectfully casual, shallow, or lacking in proper seriousness |
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