optimismA general outlook on life in which one always hopes for the best outcomes.
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Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something."Pollyanna always maintained her optimism, no matter her circumstances."
orphanA child whose parents are dead.
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A child or young animal who has lost its parents."After her father's death, Pollyanna became an orphan."
endearingInspiring love or affection.
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Inspiring love or affection."Pollyanna's cheerfulness was endearing to those around her."
sternStrict and very serious, often in an unpleasant way.
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Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline."Aunt Polly had a stern demeanor that intimidated Pollyanna initially."
charityThe act of helping those in need or suffering.
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The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need."Aunt Polly took Pollyanna in out of charity, not affection."
adversityA difficult or unfortunate situation or circumstance.
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Difficulties or misfortune."Despite facing adversity, Pollyanna maintained her cheery demeanor."
transformationA thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.
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A marked change in form, nature, or appearance."The transformation of Aunt Polly's character was noticed by everyone."
persevereTo continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
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Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success."Pollyanna learned to persevere, no matter how difficult things were."
melancholyA feeling of deep sadness.
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A deep, pensive sadness."A feeling of melancholy crept over her when she thought of her father."
inspirationThe process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.
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The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative."Pollyanna's optimism served as an inspiration to everyone she met."