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  1. amazed
    filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise
    White was amazed when around 500 people showed up. Washington Times (Nov 9, 2014)
  2. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
    When rumors have circulated that officers were about to clear the site, Chan has sought to calm anxious protesters. Los Angeles Times (Nov 12, 2014)
  3. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
    One awareness patient, formerly a jazz aficionado, developed a bizarre aversion to the style after an awareness experience.  Scientific American (Nov 11, 2014)
  4. confident
    having or marked by assurance
    She knew where I was confident and where I was less sure, and she believed in me. Courage to Soar
  5. critical
    marked by a tendency to find and call attention to flaws
    Try not to be too critical when assessing students' first drafts, but do focus on key places where they can improve.
  6. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
    I watched her fall convincingly into poverty and despair, once abandoned by the wicked count—who was the prologue speaker in his black cloak. Atonement
  7. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
    I understood the idea, I was eager to learn more. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
  8. energetic
    possessing or displaying forceful exertion
    He was one of those energetic teachers who loved his subject half to death and leaped about the room dramatically, waving his arms and clutching his chest and whomping people on the back. Walk Two Moons
  9. frustrated
    disappointingly unsuccessful
    "But it still make me sad that I can’t speak well. I call my interpreter when I get frustrated." Reuters (Nov 12, 2014)
  10. hopeful
    having or manifesting optimism
    He was hopeful, then, when Mr. Rutger, the orphanage director, informed him late that evening that Miss Perumal’s mother was considerably improved. The Mysterious Benedict Society
  11. indifferent
    showing no care or concern in attitude or action
    Our neighbors seemed fairly indifferent to our reduced circumstances, as they were occupied with their own. The Poisonwood Bible
  12. inspired
    of surpassing excellence
    An inspired musician with considerable natural talent, Walt still plays professionally from time to time. Into the Wild
  13. irritated
    aroused to impatience or anger
    Her voice sounds irritated and impatient, like some of Dad’s tenured colleagues at school who Dad says are just counting the days till retirement. If I Stay
  14. lonely
    marked by sadness from being by yourself
    I was all alone, and felt lonely and sad. Where the Red Fern Grows
  15. playful
    full of fun and high spirits
    Richard’s temperament made it easier—he was a happy kid, always dancing and singing, playful and silly. The 57 Bus
  16. sarcastic
    expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
    I waited for her to hit me with a sarcastic comeback, something that would slap me like an invisible hand across the face. Auggie & Me
  17. shocked
    struck with fear, dread, or surprise
    The change was so sudden that I was shocked, and a little scared. Rebecca
  18. suspicious
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
    As always, she’s suspicious, but I’m able to convince her after some coaxing and whining. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
  19. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
    The big eyes and lips said: I’m young and vulnerable, I can’t hurt you, and you want to protect me. Uglies
  20. worthless
    lacking in usefulness or value
    “It reminds me, too, of how worthless I was. Am. How I couldn’t protect my work family. Not then. How I can’t protect my family now. Look at this place.” Towers Falling
Created on Thu Jul 07 12:35:48 EDT 2022 (updated Fri Jul 08 11:06:33 EDT 2022)

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