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contagious – ­adj. exciting similar emotions or conduct in others contagious enthusiasm contagious laughter

fit – ­n. a sudden burst or flurry (as of activity)

glow – ­n. to have a warm, reddish color from exercise, emotion, etc.

grumpy – ­adj. easily annoyed or angered : having a bad temper or complaining often

curmudgeon – ­n. ill-tempered, and usually old man

misery – ­n. a circumstance, thing, or place that causes suffering or discomfort the joys and miseries of life : a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress

laughingstock – ­n. a person or thing that is regarded as very foolish or ridiculous : a person or thing that is made fun of

hood – ­n. a covering for the head and neck and sometimes the face

viral – ­adj. quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by means of social media

solitude – ­n. the quality or state of being alone or remote from society

glee – ­n. a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction

merry – ­adj. very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness

embarrassed – ­v. feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress