Term
Derisive-
[dih-rahy-siv, -ris-iv]
synonyms- silly, pathetic, and ridiculous
ex- The derisive performance by the teens was hard to understand. |
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| characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking. |
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ebullient
ih-BUHL-yuhnt
synonyms-exuberant,boiling
ex-We arrived at BushGardens in an ebullient mood. |
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Definition
| overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited: |
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benevolent-
buh- NEV-uh-luh-nt
synonyms- good, kind
ex- the young girl was very benevolent to her hurt friend. |
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Definition
1.
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
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desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni.
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intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution.
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whimsical-
[hwim-zi-kuhl, wim-]
synonyms- capricious, impulsive
ex- her writing showed whimsical notions of human behavior. |
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given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious: a pixyish, whimsical fellow.
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of the nature of or proceeding from whimsy, as thoughts or actions: Her writing showed whimsical notions of human behavior.
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erratic; unpredictable: He was too whimsical with regard to his work.
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vindictive
[vin-dik-tiv]
synonyms- unforgiving, spiteful
ex- Bob, come on, stop being so vindictive and listen to whats going on here. |
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disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful:
proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit: |
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prosaic-
[proh-zey-ik]
synonyms- ordinary, everyday; vapid, humdrum, tedious, tiresome, uninteresting.
ex- Whether the prosaic chancellor shares these ambitions is unclear.
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commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative: a prosaic mind.
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of or having the character or form of prose rather than poetry.
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