shockingly bad quality and difficult to look at

a state of overwhelming emotion, beyond self control

full of sadness or grief

enormously large or great

 not important or significant

of little weight or importance

a large amount

or size

a morose feeling or

bad mood

 feeling of hope and positivity for the future

a horrible injustice or behavior

promoting health or well-being

Context Clues:

Challenge: I have likely spent thousands of dollars over the past several years on ________________ items such as clothing and cars instead of planning for my retirement.

Challenge: The _____ practice of making young children work long hours has been banned in some countries but is still in effect in others

Challenge: In the novel Frankenstein, Victor contemplates the placid, calm waters at Lake Lausanne and remarks that "the heavenly scene restored me," which emphasizes the _______ effects of nature.

Challenge: Have you ever had the experience of having a remark that seemed _____ at the time it was made later taking on greater importance for you?