despondent
Day 52Level 1dih-SPAHN-duhnt
dejected
discouraged, dejected, hopelessness
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms:
depressed, desolate, forlorn
Antonyms:
encouraged, cheerful
Example Sentence:
He was nominated for an award for bravery in saving the life of a despondent woman attempting to commit suicide by jumping from a bridge.
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buh-NYN
favorable, gracious
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kom-uhn-deer
take possession of
construe
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kuhn-STROO
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adhering to accepted standards
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DIE-uh-trieb
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