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Assertive

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Having or showing a confident and forceful personality; being able to stand up for your own or other people’s rights in a calm way, without being aggressive

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Incorruptible

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That cannot be bribed; not susceptible to corruption, especially by bribery

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Stern

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Strict and severe; serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline

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Forbidding

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Unfriendly or threatening in appearance

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Irritated

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Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed

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Ashamed

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Embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations

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Sardonically

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In a way that is characterised by bitter

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Irony

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An event/state of affairs which seems contrary to what one expects so can seem somewhat amusing as a result

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Sarcastic

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Uses irony to mock or convey contempt

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Firmly

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In a way that uses steady power or strength; with resolute determination and strength or character

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Contempt

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The feeling that a person is worthless or beneath consideration; disregarded for something that should be considered

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Contemptuously

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In a scornful way that shows disdain

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Aggressive

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Behaving or done in a determined and forceful way; ready or likely to attack or confront

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Provocative

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Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

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Timid

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Show a lacking or courage or confidence, easily frightened

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Uncertain

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Not able to be relied on; not known or definite

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Reasoned

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Based on logic or good sense

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Nonchalant

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Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm

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Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Suspicious

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Having or showing distrust or someone or something

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Exasperated

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Intensely irritated and frustrated

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Apprehensive

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Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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Disapproving

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Having or expressing an unfavourable opinion

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Accusatory

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Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong

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Critical

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Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements

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Daring

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Adventurous and audaciously bold

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Gregarious

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Fond of company; sociable

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Irascible

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Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

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Imprudent

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Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash

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Blunt

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Uncompromisingly forthright

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Frank

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Open and honest and direct in speech or writing, especially with unpalatable issues

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Tasteless

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Considered to be lacking in aesthetic judgement or constitute inappropriate behaviour

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Unfeeling

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Unsympathetic, harsh and callous

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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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Indifferent

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Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

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Well-meaning

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Well-intentioned

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Brash

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Self assertive in a rude, noisy or over-bearing way; ostentatious; tasteless

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Antagonistic

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Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something

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Defensive

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Used or intended to defend or protect

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Considerate

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Showing careful thought; careful not to inconvenience or harm others

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Inimical

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Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile

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Reserved

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Slow to reveal emotions or opinions

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Hostile

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Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly

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Apathetic

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Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern

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Commiserate

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To express or feel sympathy or pity

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Reticent

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Not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readily

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Sardonic

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Grimly mocking or cynical

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Devious

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Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals

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Submissive

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Ready to conform to the authority of others; meekly obedient or passive

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Supercilious

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Behaving or looking as though one is superior to others

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Denigrate

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Criticise unfairly

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Defeated

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Demoralised or overcome by adversity; having been beaten in a battle or another contest

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Devestating

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Severe and overwhelming shock or grief

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Infuriated

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Make someone extremely angry and frustrated

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Accusatory

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Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong

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Condescending

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Having or showing an attitude or patronising superiority

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Insolent

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Showing a rude and arrogant lack or respect

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Cheeky

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Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing

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Illogical

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Lacking sense or clear sound reasoning

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Whimsical

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Playfully quaint or fanciful (overly imaginative and unrealistic), especially in an appealing or amusing way

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Attentive

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Paying close attention to something, assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others

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Pithy

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Terse (abrupt; sparing in the use of words) and vigorously expressive

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Negligent

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Failing to take proper care of something; to be neglectful

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Defiance

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Open resistance; bold disobedience

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Droll

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Curious or unusual in a way that provokes amusement; witty

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Doting

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Extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring

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Impish

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Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous

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Devoted

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Very loving or loyal; given over to the display, study or discussion of

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Abashed

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Embarrassed, disconcerted or ashamed; made to feel uncomfortable by something that has happened or been said for done

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Stricken

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Seriously affected by an undesirable condition or an unpleasant feeling

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Errant

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Straying from the accepted course or standards; travelling in search of adventure

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Bewildered

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Perplexed and confused; very puzzled

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Anguish

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Severe mental or physical pain or suffering; to be extremely distressed about something

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Defeatist

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A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure

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Weary

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Reluctant to see or experience any more of; tired of; feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion

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Stern

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Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline; strict and severe

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Rational

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Based on or in accordance with reasoned logic

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Monogamous

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Having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time; involving marriage to one person at a time

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Solemn

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Not cheerful or smiling; serious; formal and dignified

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Witty

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Showing or characterised by a quick and inventive verbal humour

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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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Irreverent

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Showing a lack or respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

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Musing

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A period of reflection or thought; characterised by reflection or deep thought

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Introspective

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Characterised by introspection (the examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes)

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Brooding

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Appearing darkly menacing; engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry or worried

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Convoluted

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Extremely complex and difficult to show; intricately folded, twisted or coiled

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Arrogant

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Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of ones own self importance or abilities

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Disquiet

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A feeling or worry or unease

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Ignorant

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Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; lacking knowledge, information or awareness about a particular thing

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Resentful

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Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly

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Retort

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To say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry or witty manner; repay an insult or injury

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Regretful

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To feel sad, repentant or disappointment over; to feel sorrow for the loss or absence of something or someone pleasant

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Amiable

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Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

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Cordial

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Warm and friendly

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Hypersensitive

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Easily hurt, worried or offended

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Exasperated

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Intensely irritated and frustrated

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Dramatic

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Sudden and striking; over the top

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Shrewd

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Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute; piercingly cold

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Brusque

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Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

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Bemusing

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To puzzle, confuse or bewilder someone

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Amusing

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Causing laughter or proving entertainment

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Diplomatic

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Having or showing the ability to deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way

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Ventured

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To undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action; expose to the risk of loss

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Indispensible

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Absolutely necessary

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Disenchanted

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Disapproved by someone or something previously respected or admired; disillusioned; cause someone to be disappointed

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Curt

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Rudely brief

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Forthright

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Direct and outspoken

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Scathing

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Witheringly scornful; severely critical

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Dismissive

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Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration

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Succint

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Briefly and clearly expressed

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Defiant

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To show open resistance or bold disobedience

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Incredulous

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Unwilling or unable to believe something

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Mollifying

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To appease the anger or anxiety of someone; to reduce the severity of something

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Categorical

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Unambiguously explicit and direct

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Conciliatory

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Intended or likely to place or pacify

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Oppositional

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Characterised by resistance; reacting to or denoting a group of opponents

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Deterring

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To put off an action or event to a alter time; postpone

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Deflective

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The act or state of deflecting (to bend or turn aside; to swerve)

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Scornful

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Feeling or expressing contempt or derision

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Snide

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False, counterfeit; practising deception; rude, snobby, mocking or devious

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Aloof

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Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

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Sarcastic

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Using irony in order to mock or convey contempt, or for humorous purposes

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Assertive

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Having or showing a confidentiality and forceful personality; to be able to stand up for your own or other peoples rights in a calm and positive way, without being aggressive

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Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; outraged

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Needy

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A person needing emotional support; insecure OR a person lacking the necessities or life; very poor

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Doleful

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Causing grief or misfortune; expressing sorrow; mournful

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Patronising

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Treat in a way that is that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

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Condescending

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Having or showing an attitude of patronising superiority; maliciously patronising

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Affronting

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Offend the modesty or values of; to insult or offend

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Ardent

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Very enthusiastic or passionate; burning; glowing

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Simplistic

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Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are

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Rational

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Based on or in accordance with reason or logic

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Inviting

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Offering the promise of an attractive or enjoyable experience

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Despair

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To lose hope; a feeling that you can’t do anything to improve a difficult or worrying situation

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Remorse

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Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

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Coy

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Making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring (powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive)

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Wary

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Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

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Inhibited

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Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of a self-consciousness or mental restraint

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Facetious

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Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant

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Mischievous

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Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

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Compelling

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Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way; inspiring conviction

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Vengeful

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Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury

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Dejected

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Low in spirits; depressed

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Vexed

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Annoyed, frustrated or worried; a problem or issue that is difficult and much debated; problematic

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Tenacious

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Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

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Wheedling

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Using flattery and coaxing in order persuade someone to do something or give one something

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Strident

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Loud and harsh; grating

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Entreating

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Expressing an earnest or anxious request; pleading

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Apprehensive

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Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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Disconcerted

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Unsettled or confused

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Nonplussed

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So surprised and confuse that one its unsure how to react

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Hysterical

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Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion (hysterical>distraught>anxious); extremely funny

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Awestruck

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Filled with awe; filled with feelings of fear and wonder

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Shell-shocked

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Very shocked; post traumatic stress disorder; very confused, upset or exhausted

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Bewildered

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Perplexed and confused; very puzzled

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Piqued

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Feel irritated or resentful; to excite or arouse especially by provocation, challenge or rebuff

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Impish

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Inclined to do slightly naughty thinks for fun; mischievous

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Stealthy

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Behaving or done in a cautious manner, so as to not be seen or heard

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Incoherent

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Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear; having no definite or stable relationship

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Scholarly

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Involving or relating to serious academic study

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Remote

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Situated far away from the main centres of population; distant; having very little connection with or relationship to

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Superficial

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Shallow, cursory; lacking in depth or solidity

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Astounded

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To be shocked or greatly surprised

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Loquacious

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Talkative; tending to talk a great deal

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Contrite

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Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong

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Disconsolate

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Very unhappy and unable to be comforted; depressed

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Disconcerted

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Unsettled or confused

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Fatalistic

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Relating to the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable

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Heatedly

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Angrily, vehemently

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Cynical

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Believing that people are motivated purely by self interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

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begrudgingly

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Reluctantly or resentfully

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Frugal

A

Stingy or unwilling to give

173
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Despondent

A

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage

174
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Scathing

A

Beverly critical; witheringly scornful

175
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Vociferous

A

Expressing or characterised by vehement opinions; loud and forceful

176
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Solicitous

A

Characterised by or showing interest or concern

177
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Apathetic

A

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern

178
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Frivolity

A

Lack of seriousness; light-heartedness

179
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Convivality

A

The quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness

180
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Pensive

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Engaged in, involving or reflecting deep or serious thought

181
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Apprehensive

A

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

182
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Indignation

A

Anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

183
Q

Incensed

A

Very angry; enraged

184
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Emphatic

A

Expressing something forcibly and clearly; definite and clear

185
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Submissive

A

Ready to conform to the authority of others; meekly obedient or passive

186
Q

Resigned

A

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

187
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Deranged

A

Mad; insane; disturbed

188
Q

Hysterical

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Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion

189
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Forlorn

A

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely

190
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Irrational

A

Not logical or reasonable

191
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Affronted

A

Offend the modesty or values of

192
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Meek

A

Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

193
Q

Impressionable

A

Easily influenced

194
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Petulant

A

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

195
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Disparaging

A

Expressing the opinion that something is of little work; derogatory

196
Q

Restrained

A

Unemotional or dispassionate

197
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Acquiescent

A

Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

198
Q

Insolent

A

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

199
Q

Taunting

A

Intending to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner

200
Q

Sneering

A

Contemptuous or mocking

201
Q

Frank

A

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters

202
Q

Uninhibited

A

Expressing one’s feelings of thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint

203
Q

Obstinate

A

Stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

204
Q

Bemused

A

Puzzled, confused or bewildered

205
Q

Prying

A

Excessively interested in a person’s private affairs; too inquisitive

206
Q

Probing

A

Inquiring closely into something; searching; examining

207
Q

Jocular

A

Fond of or characterised by joking; humorous or playful

208
Q

Dismissive

A

Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration

209
Q

Provocative

A

Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

210
Q

Flippant

A

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

211
Q

Ambivalent

A

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

212
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Submissive

A

Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

213
Q

Resigned

A

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

214
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Haunted

A

Showing signs of mental anguish or torment

215
Q

Benevolent

A

Well-meaning and kindly; charitable rather than profit making

216
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Ineffectual

A

Lacking the ability or qualities to fulfil a role or handle a situation; not producing any significant or desired effect

217
Q

Needling

A

To provoke or annoy someone by continual criticism or questioning

218
Q

Bemused

A

Puzzled, confused or bewildered

219
Q

Ingratiating

A

Intended to gain approval or favour; trying to please by using flattery

220
Q

Altruistic

A

Showing a disinterest or selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

221
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Auspicious

A

Conductive to success; favourable

222
Q

Assuaging

A

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to appease or satisfy

223
Q

Indignant

A

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

224
Q

Abashed

A

Embarrassed, disconcerted or ashamed

225
Q

Feeble

A

Lacking strength of character; failing to convince or impress; lacking physical strength

226
Q

Apprehensive

A

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

227
Q

Unequivocal

A

Leaving no doubt; clear; unambiguous

228
Q

Pointed

A

Expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way

229
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Abrasive

A

Showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh

230
Q

Pithy

A

Brief and concise yet vigorously expressive

231
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Vexed

A

Annoyed, frustrated or worried

232
Q

Dejected

A

Sad and depressed; dispirited

233
Q

Incensed

A

Very angry; enraged

234
Q

Petulant

A

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

235
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World-weary

A

Feeling or indicating feelings or weariness, boredom or cynicism as a result or long experience of life

236
Q

Disdainful

A

Showing contempt or lack of respect

237
Q

Emphatic

A

Expressing something forcibly and clear

238
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Defamatory

A

Damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous

239
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Flippant

A

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

240
Q

Diffident

A

Modest or shy because of a lack or self confidence

241
Q

Trepidation

A

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

242
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Ire

243
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Pique

A

A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to ones pride

244
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Lugubrious

A

Looking or sounding sad and dismal

245
Q

Trivialised

A

To make something seem less important, significant or complex than out really is

246
Q

Disdainful

A

Showing contempt or lack or respect

247
Q

Callous

A

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

248
Q

Perfunctory

A

Carried out without real interest, feeling or effort

249
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Contemptuous

A

Showing contempt; scornful

250
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Auspicious

A

Conductive to success; favourable; prosperous

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