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Vivacious

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Attractively lively and animated

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Illicit

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Forbidden by law, rules, or custom

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Vicariously

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In a way that is experienced in the imagination through the actions of another person

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Restrained

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Kept under control; prevented from freedom of movement or action

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Matronly

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Conservatively dressed older women

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Pallid

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Pale, typically because of poor health

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Reticent

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Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

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Spawned

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release or deposit eggs or to generate

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Undulating

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Having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline

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Anguish

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Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

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Didactic

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In the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way.

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Vehement

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Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

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Incredulous

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Unwilling or unable to believe something

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Impetuous

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Acting or done quickly and without thought or care

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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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Disparaging

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Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory

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Contemptuous

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The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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Facetious

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Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

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Ardent

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Enthusiastic or passionate

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Insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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Reverent

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Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

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Altruistic

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Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

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Emulate

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Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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Haughty

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Arrogantly superior and disdainful

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Lenient

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(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

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Nullify

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Make legally null and void; invalidate

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Petulance

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The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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Resolute

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Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

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Sardonic

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Grimly mocking or cynical

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Stalwart

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Loyal, reliable, and hardworking

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Transient

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lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

or staying or working in a place for only a short time.

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Wistful

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Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

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Jubilant

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Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

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Trepidation

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A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

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