amicable

adjective

Friendly in tone

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amicability noun 

amicably adverb

Example

The carefree members of the soccer team are an amicable group.

anguish

noun

Great physical or mental pain; torment; torture.

 verb

To suffer greatly.

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anguished adjective

Example

Paul suffered anguish when his grandfather died.

blithe

adjective

Cheerful; carefree; lighthearted.

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blithely adverb

Example

That blithe fellow can't keep from smiling as he walks down the street.

defiant

adjective

Openly or boldly resisting authority.

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defiance noun

defiantly adverb

defy verb

Example

The defiant workers refused to return to the factory util they received fairer treatment.

desolate

adjective

a. Lonely and sad; wretched; forlorn.

b. Having little or no vegetation barren.

c. Having few or no inhabitants; deserted.

verb

To make desolate.

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desolation noun

Example

The earthquake left many people homeless and desolate.

despondent

adjective

In low spirits; depressed; dejected.

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despondency noun

despondently adverb

Example

The artist Vincent van Gogh became despondent when people rejected his paintings.

disgruntled 

adjective

Discontented or cross

Example

The disgruntled worker quit when a person who did less work than he did got promoted.

disillusion

verb

To free or deprive of an idea or belief that proves false or in error; disenchant.

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disillusionment noun

Example

if you expect the people you admire to be perfect, you will soon become disillusioned.

distress

noun

Anxiet, discomfort, or suffering; worry.

verb

To cause suffering or discomfort.

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distressingly adverb

Example

Our cat's sudden disappearance caused our family much distress.

exuberant

adjective

Lively and joyous; enthusiastic; high-spirited.

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exuberance noun

exuberantly adverb

Example

Exuberant at seeing his mother after ten years, Dean grabbed her and lifted her into the air.