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RAPTURE

RAPTURE. The state of being transported by a lofty emotion. - “listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture” – Charles Dickens. Emily Certain. Dictionary.com. Repugnance. Horror, repulsion, revulsion, incompatibility, inconsistency

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RAPTURE

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  1. RAPTURE The state of being transported by a lofty emotion - “listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture” – Charles Dickens Emily Certain Dictionary.com

  2. Repugnance • Horror, repulsion, revulsion, incompatibility, inconsistency • Used in a sentence : The smell of rotting flesh though to humans is repugnant to some scavenger type insects it is an attraction. • Dictionary.com • Picture source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com Veronika Matthews

  3. Narcissism (nahr-siz-uhm)- self love: an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself The boy staring in the mirror at himself was full of narcissism. Heather Johnson

  4. http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+proud&FORM=DTPDIAhttp://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+proud&FORM=DTPDIA JUBILANT ju·bi·lant  triumphantly joyful: feeling or expressing great delight over a success, achievement, or victory Ex: The Cats were jubilant after the game. By: Kelli Reece

  5. Vexation Kelly Dillon Definition: noun annoyance: anger produced by some annoying irritation irritation: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed concern: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry" annoyance: the act of troubling or annoying someone Example: Jonny’s problems and vexations were really putting a toll on his everyday life. wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn http://img.tfd.com/wn/EB/5FC5E-exasperation.gif

  6. Quizzical Adjective Mildly teasing or mocking; expressive of puzzlement, curiosity, or disbelief; comically quaint: a quizzical remark. Used in a sentence: She raised a quizzical eyebrow when she saw what he was wearing. Source: Webster.com and Photo.net Allison Key

  7. Contemptuous adj. manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contemptuous I don't know that guy, but he just gave me a contemptuous look. http://www.old-picture.com/united-states-history-1900s---1930s/bordering-Virginia-counties-District.htm http://ask.reference.com/web?q=Use+Contemptuous+in+a+Sentence&qsrc=2892&o=101993 Maria Metzger

  8. ZealBy: Kori Renick • Noun • Definition: Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; being engaged; enthusiasm. • Used in a sentence: • A zeal for liberty is sometimes an eagerness to subvert with little care what shall be established • Source: http://www.dictionary.net/http://jefferson22.wikispaces.com/

  9. Abhorrence Noun A feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; utter loathing; abomination Used in sentence: Her abhorrence of cinnamon made her avoid drinking the spiced cider. Source: dictionary.com and thefreedictionary.com

  10. Morose (adj.[muh-rohs]) • 1.Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood. • 2.Characterized or expressing gloom. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/morose) • The emotional trauma from the earthquake was evidenced by the child’s morose countenance. • Image courtesy of www.pbase.com/ralf1324/image/109963971 • Christopher Ellis

  11. By: David Shircliff Turgid -adjective; tur-jid -overemphasized, pompous, excess, swollen -The cow was turgid after having been hit by the car.

  12. Vehement [vee-uh-muhnt] adj.characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility. marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous:Rancor - bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vehement"The vehement actions of the criminal required the SWAT team to use extreme force." Cody Lyles

  13. By: Haley Fisher Pronunciation: [sat-er-nahyn] –adjective Definition: sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn(reluctant to join in conversation; inclined to silence) Sentence: The sky was saturnine as the storm approached. www.dictionary.com http://www.google.com/images?q=gloomy+person&hl=en&gbv=2&tbs=isch:1&ei=RbxITb7vNoT48AaxkoDEBg&sa=N&start=36&ndsp=18

  14. Elegiac ― adjective 1. Used in, suitable for, or resembling an elegy (Elegy: a sad or mournful musical composition) 2. Expressing sorrow or lamentation Synonyms: melancholy, sorrowful, mournful, sad (Dictionary.com) When she saw the remains of her home after the fire, she became unquestionably elegiac. http://blog.c77c.net/tag/sad/ Alana Alexander

  15. Sanguine [sang-gwin] Cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident -Dictionary.com My friend is very sanguine in temperament. Austin Benedict

  16. Ribald • Adjective rib-uh ld; • vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous. • The congressmen could hardly bear to eat at the same table as the ribald man who flung vulgar terms about casually. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ribald http://www.principalspage.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/curse2_thumb.gif http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_sentence_with_the_word_ribald Myles King

  17. Obsequious Emily Gaines Pronunciation: /əbˈsēkwēəs/ Definition: Adjective: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. • . Ex: • They were served by obsequious waiters http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_L-CfXz9qJvo/S3LzoZY2rNI/AAAAAAAAAoc/SvFiO3FmBZ4/s400/waiter+holland+america+line+2.jpg www.dictionary.com

  18. UPROARIOUS • –adjective 1. characterized by or in a state of uproar; tumultuous. • 2. making an uproar; confused and noisy, as an assembly, person, etc. • Uproar: a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil. • The crowd was uproarious after the three tied-up the game for an overtime. • Shelby Briggs • www.dictionary.com • Shelby Briggs

  19. CynicalMelissa Shirley adj. Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of others A cynical dismissal of the politician's promise to reform the campaign finance system. Sources:http://www.answers.com/topic/cynical http://preparednesspro.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/underwhelmed-in-food-storage-part-7-of-8/skeptical/

  20. Fanciful [fan-si-fuhl] - Alexus Furlong Fanciful (adj) - 1.imaginary: based on imagination or dreams 2. led by fancy rather than by reason and experience 3.Showing invention or whimsy in design; imaginative. "A fanciful pattern with intertwined vines and flowers" Source : http://www.thefreedictionary.com/

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