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intended for instruction
lacking confidence
expressing narrow ideas of little importance
extremely objective and realistic
critical of what is generally respected or accepted
negative; distrusting
expressing vigor and energy
extremely bold or daring
patronizing
Showing disrespect
devoted, enthusiastic, passionate
expressing sharpness or arrogance
lacking reserve; excessive emotional expression
separated, uninterested
to treat with ridicule
Compassionate, kind, affectionate
Longing for the past
Depressing, mournful
strong emotions or feelings toward a person place or thing
fancy, imaginary
Flattering, praising
arousing anger and passion
not meant to be taken seriouslyor literally
disrespectful; lacking seriousness
Good humored, playful conversation
expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust
overly concerned with small details especially in teaching
showing sympathy
unbiased; fair
bitter, scornful
quarrelsome
carefree
based on facts; uninfluenced by personal feelings
expressing mourn or gloom in an exaggerated manner
expressing sorrow
ostentatious
boring; without interesting or distinct qualities
expressing goodwill or kind feelings
straight forward
Ridiculing a hero
Full or play or fun
requiring immediate action or attention
to hold back
annoyed; irritated
negative
boldly rude or disrespectful
informal
Snobby

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