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Absurd

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illogical, ridiculous, foolish, silly, implosive

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Accusatory

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suggesting someone had done something wrong, complaining

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Acerbic

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sharp, forthright, biting, hurtful, abrasive

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Admiring

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approving, think highly of, respectful

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Aggressive

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hostile, determined, forceful, argument

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Aggrieved

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indignant, annoyed, offended, disgruntled

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Ambivalent

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having mixed feelings, uncertain, inna dilemma

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Amused

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entertained, having a good time

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Angry

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enraged, threatening

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Animated

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Full of life, lively, spirited

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Apathetic

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Showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional

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Apologetic

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full of regret; repentant; remorseful; acknowledgeable failure

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Appreciative

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grateful; thankful; showing pleasure; enthusiastic

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Ardent

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enthusiastic; passionate

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Arrogent

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Pompous; disdainful; overbearing; condescending; vain; scoffing

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Assertive

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Self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent

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Awestruck

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amazed, filled with wonder/awe; reverential