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BenevolentDefinition- characterized by or

expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

Synonym- Compassionate

CompassionateDefinition- to have compassion

for; pitySynonym- Sympathetic

ComplimentaryDefinition- of the nature of,

conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering

Synonym- praising

ForthrightDefinition- going straight to

the point; frank; direct; outspoken

Synonym- Direct

SereneDefinition-calm, peaceful, or

tranquil; unruffledSynonym- undisturbed

SympatheticDefinition- acting or affected by,

of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial

Synonym- kind

ObjectiveDefinition- something that one's

efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal

Synonym- personal

BewilderedDefinition- completely puzzled or

confused; perplexed. Synonym- confound

CondescendingDefinition- showing or implying a

usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority

Synonym- patronizing

DesolateDefinition- deprived or destitute

of inhabitants; deserted; uninhabited; solitary; lonely

Synonym- lonesome

HaughtyDefinition- disdainfully proud;

snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious

Synonym- lordly

IndignantDefinition- feeling, characterized

by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Synonym- angry

MelancholyDefinition- a gloomy state of

mind, especially when habitual or prolonged

Synonym- depressed

MockingDefinition- to ridicule by mimicry

of action or speech; mimic derisively

Synonym- insulting

OminousDefinition- portending evil or

harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious

Synonym- threatening

PessimisticDefinition- pertaining to or

characterized by pessimism; gloomy

Synonym- negative

SevereDefinition- harsh; unnecessarily

extremeSynonym- harsh

SolemnDefinition- grave, sober, or

mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood

Synonym- sober

SomberDefinition- gloomily dark;

shadowy; dimly lightedSynonym- grave

SuspiciousDefinition- tending to cause or

excite suspicion; questionableSynonym- doubtful

IrreverentDefinition- not reverent;

manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect

Synonym- profane