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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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Furtive

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done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed

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Capital

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(of an offense or charge) liable to the death penalty.

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Circumstantial

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pointing indirectly toward someone’s guilt but not conclusively proving it.

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Vague

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of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

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Apprehension

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a feeling of anxiety or fear that something unpleasant or dangerous is about to happen

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impertinence

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lack of respect; rudeness.

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duress

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threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.

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devout

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committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises

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