38
hope(noun, verb, keep, dislike, doubt)
14
happiness(noun, upset, cheer, joy, sadness)
10
joy(noun, cheer)
8
cheer(noun, verb, joy)
7
hopefulness(noun, cheer, joy)
7
optimism
6
trust(noun, cheer, joy)
6
euphoria(noun, happiness)
5
anticipate(verb, keep)
5
joyfulness(noun, upset, cheer, joy, sadness)
3
ecstasy(noun, depression, misery, bliss)
3
encouragement(noun, cheer, joy)
3
party
3
anticipation
3
cheerfulness(noun, cheer, joy)
3
confidence(noun, cheer, joy)
3
gladness
3
rapture(depression, misery)
2
elation(noun, upset)
2
exhilaration
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