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Expectative :: Expectative (n.) Something in expectation; esp., an expectative grace..

Expectation :: Expectation (n.) The prospect of the future; grounds upon which something excellent is expected to happen; prospect of anything good to come, esp. of property or rank..

Hopeful :: Hopeful (a.) Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant..

Chance :: Chance (v. i.) To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation..

Singular :: Singular (a.) Departing from general usage or expectations; odd; whimsical; -- often implying disapproval or consure.

Accident :: Accident (n.) Literally, a befalling; an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; an undesigned, sudden, and unexpected event; chance; contingency; often, an undesigned and unforeseen occurrence of an afflictive or unfortunate character; a casualty; a mishap; as, to die by an accident..

Promise :: Promise (a.) That which causes hope, expectation, or assurance; especially, that which affords expectation of future distinction; as, a youth of great promise..

Expectant :: Expectant (n.) One who waits in expectation; one held in dependence by hope of receiving some good.

Unexpectation :: Unexpectation (n.) Absence of expectation; want of foresight.

Bear :: Bear (n.) A person who sells stocks or securities for future delivery in expectation of a fall in the market.

Preexpectation :: Preexpectation (n.) Previous expectation.

Wait :: Wait (v. t.) To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders..

Breathless :: Breathless (a.) Not breathing; holding the breath, on account of fear, expectation, or intense interest; attended with a holding of the breath; as, breathless attention..

Expectingly :: Expectingly (adv.) In a state of expectation.

Quit :: Quit (a.) To meet the claims upon, or expectations entertained of; to conduct; to acquit; -- used reflexively..

Expectancy :: Expectancy (n.) That which is expected, or looked or waited for with interest; the object of expectation or hope..

Rise :: Rise (v.) To increase in amount; to enlarge; as, his expenses rose beyond his expectations..

Dissatisfaction :: Dissatisfaction (n.) The state of being dissatisfied, unsatisfied, or discontented; uneasiness proceeding from the want of gratification, or from disappointed wishes and expectations..

Apprehensive :: Apprehensive (a.) Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil.

Suspense :: Suspense (a.) The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury..

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