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Other Ways to Say...Pretty Sad

Mike Thomson

Mike Thomson

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Looking for engaging vocabulary resources for your middle or high school English classroom? This visually appealing teaching tool helps students move beyond basic expressions like "pretty sad" with eight nuanced alternatives. Each vocabulary word—including "woeful," "dispirited," and "gloomy"—comes with relatable student-friendly contexts and authentic usage examples, perfect for improving emotional vocabulary and descriptive writing skills. Created by Groovelit, this resource supports both ELA vocabulary development through clear, accessible definitions.

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