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1.) Exuberant - filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

(cheerful)
Sentence - His exuberant personality makes him fun to be around.
2.) Morose - A morose person is sullen, gloomy, sad, glum, and depressed — not a happy
camper.(sad)
Sentence - His face suddenly took on a morose expression
3.) Sardonic - humorous in a unkind way that shows you do not respect someone or
something.(sarcastic)
Sentence - his smile was sardonic, yet his eyes held a glint of humor.
4.) Resolute - firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.(loyal)
Sentence - Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and
remained resolute.
5.) Zeal - great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause.(passion)
Sentence - he studied with great zeal.
6.) Obstinate - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so.(stubborn)
Sentence - he obstinate refused to clean his messy room
7.) Insolence - rude behavior, disrespect. (bad manners)
Sentence - his insolence behavior led to his removal from the soccer team.
8.) Apprehension - fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.(worry)
Sentence - She felt some apprehension at the thought of seeing him again.
9.) Exhort - strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.(encourage)
Sentence - He exhorted his people to take back their land
10.) Admonish - to warn or reprimand someone firmly.(scold)
Sentence - His mother admonished him for shouting.
11.) Deride - to laugh at someone or something.(make fun of)
Sentence - He derided my singing as pathetic.
12.) Summit - meeting people who are interested in the same subject or the top of a
mountain.
13.) Skeptical - not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.(disbelieving)
Sentence - She's highly skeptical of the researchers' claims.
14.) Volatile - A person who is volatile loses his or her temper suddenly and
violently.(explosive)
Sentence - He has a volatile temper.
15.) Conspicuous - standing out so as to be clearly visible.(noticeable)
Sentence - She felt very conspicuous in her pink coat.
16.) Sumptuous - splendid and expensive-looking.(luxurious)
Sentence - the chef created a sumptuous meal.
17.) Scrutiny - a searching examination or investigation close and continuous watching or
guarding.(careful examination)
Sentence - If you want to fly on an airplane, you should be prepared to deal with scrutiny from
the airline personnel.
18.) Gullible - easily persuaded to believe something.(trustful)
Sentence - I'm not gullible enough to believe something that outrageous.
19.) Perilous - full of danger or risk.(dangerous)
Sentence - Since the journey is perilous, be sure to bring a first-aid kit.
20.) Indignant - feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair
treatment.(angry)
Sentence - He was indignant that his rival was offered the job.

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