Vocabulary Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
denotation | the literal or primary meaning of a word |
connotation | an idea or feeling that a word invokes |
derogatory | tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing |
earnest | serious in intention, purpose, or effort |
facetious | not meant to be taken seriously or literally; humorous |
impartial | not partial or biased; fair; just |
jovial | endowed with or characterized by a hearty; joyous humor a spirit of good fellowship |
malicious | desiring to harm others or to see others suffer; ill-willed; spiteful |
nonchalant | cooly unconcerned, indifferent, unexcited; casual |
taunting | to reproach in a mocking insulting manner |
vexed | irritated; annoyed |
vibrant | moving to and fro rapidly; full of energy and enthusiasm |
resonate | when something has a great effect or impact |
despondent | someone who feels a loss of hope or confidence |
whimsical | given to over-imaginative and unrealistic notions; capricious |
belligerent | characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings |
bewildered | completely puzzled or confused; perplexed |
ecstatic | subjet to or in a state of an overwhelming feeling of great happiness |
effusive | expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner |
benevolent | characterized by or expressing goodwill kindly feelings |
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