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- 3. showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
- 5. (of a person or their thoughts and ideas) overimaginative and unrealistic.
- 7. having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
- 10. (of a remark or reference) working by suggestion rather than explicit mention.
- 11. showing an impudent lack of respect.
- 14. regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure.
- 17. causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
- 18. the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, or worthless
- 19. (of an event or circumstance) sudden and striking.
- 21. dealing with feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way.
- 23. feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.
- 24. not connected with or relevant to something.
- 25. causing horror.
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- 1. the formal expression of pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune; condolences.
- 2. characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia.
- 4. marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
- 6. characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.
- 8. (of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic.
- 9. making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.
- 12. (of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention.
- 13. dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.
- 15. evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
- 16. causing lighthearted laughter and amusement; comic.
- 20. praising or expressing admiration for someone
- 22. (of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.