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Churlish

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rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

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Taciturn(tas i turn)

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Speaking little; reserved; uncommunicative

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Nondenominational

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Open to people of any Christian denomination

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Tryst

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noun
a private, romantic rendezvous between lovers.
“a moonlight tryst”

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Frenetic

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fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

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Tenure

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having or denoting a permanent post, especially as a teacher or professor

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Connoisseur

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an expert judge in matters of taste.

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Behoove

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it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on.

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Yuppie

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a well-paid young middle-class professional who works in a city job and has a luxurious lifestyle.

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Caustic

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sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

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Starkers

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Naked or completely insane/mad

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