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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
nostalgia
a longing for something past
a feeling of excitement about the future
a sense of confusion about the present
a desire for material possessions
copious
large in number or quantity
small in number or quantity
moderate in number or quantity
rare in number or quantity
chauvinism
extreme nationalism
fanatical patriotism
unwavering loyalty
blind allegiance
intermittently
in a manner of stopping and starting at irregular intervals
continuously without interruption
in a consistent and steady manner
at a regular and predictable pace
conspicuous
not easily seen
obvious to the eye or mind
hidden from view
difficult to understand
impetuous
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
calm and collected in decision-making
thoughtful and deliberate in actions
slow and methodical in approach
belligerent
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
peaceful and calm
friendly and welcoming
indifferent and detached
alacrity
liveliness and eagerness
sluggishness and apathy
indifference and boredom
hesitation and reluctance
complacency
a feeling of dissatisfaction with oneself
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
a state of constant worry and anxiety
an overwhelming sense of urgency
stipulate
make an express demand or provision in an agreement
to make a vague suggestion
to refuse to accept terms
to negotiate a compromise
reticent
eager to speak out
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
always cheerful and outgoing
fond of being in the spotlight
interminable
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
brief and concise
quickly resolved
easily forgotten
remonstrance
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
a formal agreement or treaty
a state of confusion or disorder
a celebration or festival
remittance
a payment of money sent to a person in another place
a type of bank account
a loan given to a business
a tax on international transactions
recant
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
to accept a new belief wholeheartedly
to argue in favor of a previously held belief
to remain neutral on a controversial issue
reproach
express admiration towards
express criticism towards
ignore completely
praise excessively
incessant
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
occurring at irregular intervals
lasting for a very short time
characterized by frequent interruptions
palpitate
to beat slowly
to beat rapidly
to stop beating
to beat irregularly
scrutinize
examine carefully for accuracy
to look at something briefly
to ignore or overlook
to make a quick judgment
defunct
no longer in force or use; inactive
currently in use; active
partially operational; limited use
obsolete but still referenced
