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sliverstorm
on June 16, 2010
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New York Times 50 Most Challenging Words
2 a : consisting of or relating to blood b : bloodthirsty, sanguinary
It's true cheerful isn't exactly a direct opposite, but 2b sure isn't positive.
telemachos
on June 16, 2010
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I was completely unaware of 2b. Thanks. (It sounds vaguely Shakespearean in that sense.)
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It's true cheerful isn't exactly a direct opposite, but 2b sure isn't positive.