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trepidation

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a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

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watchfulness

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condition of being aware, alert, vigilant

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melancholic

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having feelings of sadness and grief

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frantic

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distraught with fear or anxiety

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nostalgic

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thinking about the past with fond associations

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pique

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feeling irritated or resentful

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relief

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a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

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joy

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a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

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ire

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an intense anger with someone or something

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justified

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provided good reason for something

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bewildered

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perplexed and confused, very puzzled

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benevolent

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well-meaning and kindly

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furious

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extremely angry

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discreet

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careful in one’s ways in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment

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facetious

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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour

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morose

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sullen and ill-tempered

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amiable

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displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

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diffident

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

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deluded

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believing something that is not true

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pragmatic

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically

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defamatory

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damaging the good reputation of someone

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self-assured

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confident in one’s own abilities

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impudent

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not showing due respect for another person

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ebullient

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cheerful and full of energy

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dubious

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hesitating or doubting

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refined

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elegant or cultured in appearance, manner or taste

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animated

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full of life or excitement

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resolute

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admirably purposeful, determined and unwavering

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pertinacious

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holding firmly to an opinion or course of action

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indifferent

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lacking interest or enthusiasm, unconcerned

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irascible

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tendency to be easily angered

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings about someone or something

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aloof

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not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant

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disparaging

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expressing the opinion that something is of little worth, derogatory

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acquiescent

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

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meek

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quiet and gentle, submissive

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impenetrable

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impossible to understand

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brooding

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engaged in deep thought about something that makes one angry, sad or worried

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vigour

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exuberant and resilient (strong)

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forlorn

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sad, abandoned or lonely (weak)

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deranged

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confused or insane, unable to think clearly or behave in a controlled way (especially because of mental illness)

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hysterical

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overwhelmed, wildly uncontrolled emotion

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submissive

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allowing yourself to be controlled by others, meekly obedient

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adamant

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refusing to be persuaded or change your mind

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cynical

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believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere

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reluctant

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unwilling and hesitant

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dismissive

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feeling that something is unworthy of consideration

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wholehearted

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being totally sincere and committed

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emphatic

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expressing one’s self in a forceful and clear manner

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disillusioned

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disappointed or sad because you discover the truth about someone or something that you liked or respected

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incensed

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very angry, enraged

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egregious

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outstandingly bad, shocking

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insightful

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showing an accurate and deep understanding, perceptive

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resentful

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feeling bitter because of unfair treatment

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cruel

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willingly causing pain or suffering to others and showing no concern about it

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pensive

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engaged in deep or serious thought (negative connotations)

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psychotic

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suffering from serious neurological disturbances

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incomprehension

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failure to understnad something

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exasperation

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a feeling of intense irriitation or annoyance, particularly accompanied by disbelief

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perplexed

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completely baffled, very puzzled

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tentative

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done without confidence, hesitant

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distressed

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suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow or pain

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discontented

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dissatisfied, especially with one’s circumstances

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hesitant

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unsure or slow in acting, or speaking, tentative

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gutted

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bitterly disappointed or upset

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agitated

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feeling troubled or nervous

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tenuous

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very weak

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altruistic

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self-sacrificing and charitable

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indignant

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feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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disingenuous

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not honest or sincere, typically pretending that you know less about something than you actually do

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pique

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feeling irritated or resentful

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ire

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an intense anger with someone or something

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watchfulness

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condition of being aware, alert and vigilant

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frantic

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distraught with fear or anxiety

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world-weary

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feelings of weariness, boredom or cynicism due to long experiences of life

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troubled

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having feelings of unease, stress or anxiety

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despairing

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showing a complete loss of hope

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admire

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to regard with respect,or warm approval

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uncompromising

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unwilling to change one’s ways or opinions

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jealous vs envious

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jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing someone (usually someone), envy is a reaction to lacking something

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pithy

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vigorously expressive

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unequivocal

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leaving no doubt, unambiguous

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disquieted

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feeling worried or uneasy

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petulant

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childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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insecure

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lacking confidence and doubting one’s abilities

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bitter

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feeling anger, hurt or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment

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standoffish

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distant and cold in manner, unfriendly

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forthcoming

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someone who is willing to opelnly share information

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undermine

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to weaken the position, goals or success of someone or something

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vexed

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annoyed, frustrated or worried

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dejected

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sad and depressed, dispirited

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resigned

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accepting that something unpleasant must happen and you cannot change it

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bittersweet

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arousing pleasure tinged with sadness or pain

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reserved

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slow to reveal emotions and opinions

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enigmatic

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difficult to interpret or understand, mysterious

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vulnerable

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exposed to the possibilitty of being harmed, either physically or emotionally

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passive

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accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

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fanciful

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over-imaginative and unrealistic

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critical

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expressing disapprovement or judgement

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patronising

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speaking or behaving in a way that seems friendly but which shows one thinks they are superior

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surprise

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sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment

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shocked

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feeling surprised or upset because something unexpected and unpleasant has happened

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witty

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using words in a clever and funny way

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slanderous

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false and malicious

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belittling

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making someone feel unimportant, foolish and inferior

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ineffectual

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lacking the abilities to fulfil a role or handle a situation

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ardent

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very enthusiastic or passionate

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assuage

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make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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malign

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to speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner

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authoritative

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commanding and self-confident

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despondent

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in low spirits due to loss of hope or courage

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angry

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feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure or hostility

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diplomatic

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ability to control a difficult situation without upsetting anyone

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caring

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feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others

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consoling

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serving to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

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cheapened

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to degrade or demean

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affronted

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showing anger at some offence or insult

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belligerent

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hostile and aggressive

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abrasive

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harsh, showing little concern for the feelings of others

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genial

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friendly and cheerful

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cunning

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achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

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pointed

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expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way

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irked

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irritated and annoyed

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uneasy

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feeling anxious, troubled or uncomfortable

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feeble

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lacking physical or moral strength

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dispirited

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having lost enthusiasm and hope

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abashed

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feeling embarrassed, disconcerted or ashamed

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needling

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provoke or annoy someone by constant criticism or questioning

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bemused

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puzzled, confused or bewildered

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impotent

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unable to take effective action, helpless or powerless

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hurt

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to cause emotional pain to someone

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annoyed

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slightly angry or irritated

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judicious

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having good judgement and sense

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contempt

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feeling that something is worthless or beneath consideration

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