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Cavalier

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Characterized by a haughty disregard for others,

Arrogant and overbearing

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Quixotic

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Characterized by a idealistic but impractical quest

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Antediluvian

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Ridiculously old and out of date

Archaic, antiquated

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Indomitable

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Cannot be tamed or subdued, unconquerable

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Catharsis

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An experience that cleanses the spirit and leaves a person feeling emotionally refreshed

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Draconian

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Describes laws, rules, and punishments that are very harsh and severe

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Prolific

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Very productive, fruitful

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Maudlin

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Excessively sentimental, emotional and tearful

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Capricious & Fickle

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Impulsive, very changeable

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Enmity & Animus

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A feeling of intense dislike and animosity, antipathy

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Adamant & Intransigent

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Unyielding and inflexible, obstinate, recalcitrant, obdurate, intractable

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Loquacious & Garrulous

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Very talkative

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Tendentious & Partisan

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Having strong and biased views on controversial issues

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Castigate & Excoriate

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To express very strong and harsh scathing disapproval

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Dexterous & Adroit

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Skillful

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Histrionic & Overwrought

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Exaggerated or theatrical (display of emotion), mawkish

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Esoteric & Recondite

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Obscure, hard for non specialists to understand

Arcane

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Brusque & Curt

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Rude, blunt, peremptory

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Platitudinous & Hackneyed

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Trite, often repeated (statements) presented as if they were significant and original

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Imperturbable & Unflappable

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Calm & composed especially under great duress

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Penchant & Predilection

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Strong liking or preference for something

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Thwart & Stymie

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To hold back progress and movement, hamper, hinder

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Magnanimous

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Noble, tolerant, generous in spirit

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Innocuous

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Harmless, inoffensive

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Insidious

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Hidden & harmful

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