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what is the definition of mocking?
definition of scornful?
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definition of scornful?
expressing extreme contempt
letting something go without saying anything
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what is the definition of mocking?
expressing contempt or ridicule
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
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Define elegiac
resembling or characteristic of a lament for the dead
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
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what is the definition of Provocative?
to be closed off and appropriate
serving or tending to excite or stimulate
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define disdain
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
a sense of liking and respect toward someone
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Define incredulous
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
willing to believe in something
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What does resignation mean?
the act of giving up, as a claim or office or possession
holding onto position, or possession or something
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Define reverent
disrespect or unappreciative for something
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
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What is the definition of Appreciation?
not showing gratitude or understanding of something
understanding of the nature or meaning of something
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What does it mean to be Neutral?
having no personal preference
taking a side; having an opinion
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What is vehement?
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
not a lot of emotion; a sense of dullness
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what does it mean to be Frank?
talking around the point
characterized by directness in manner or speech
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define Optimistic
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
Negative not looking at a positive outcome
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What does it mean to be caustic?
nice, understanding tone of voice
harsh or corrosive in tone
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What is the definition of Ambivalence?
feeling one specific way
Mixed feelings or a emotion
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What is amusement?
a dislike in doing or watching something
A feeling of delight at being entertained
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What does it mean to be sympathetic?
to not care about others in a nice manner
expressing compassion or friendly fellow feeling
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Define affection
a feeling of dislike towards something
a positive feeling of liking
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What does it mean to be traditional?
harsh or corrosive tone
consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
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what does it mean to be critical?
no noticing the flaws and pointing them out
of a serious examination and judgment of something
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define Indignant
to have no opinion about something unjust or wrong
angered at something unjust or wrong
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What is it to advocate?
to standby and not speak up for yourself or what's right
a person who pleads for a , person, cause, or idea
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which fits the definition of Empathetic best?
showing ready comprhension of others' states
not understanding other people's emotions
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what is it to be Pessimistic?
Expecting the best possible outcome
expecting the worst possible outcome
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What does it mean to be hostile?
characterized by enmity or ill will
to be content and outgoing with someone
