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4777394519Altruisticunselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous0
4777404518ambivalenthaving contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action1
4777409664angularlean; sharp cornerded; gaunt2
4777413205arrogantoverbearingly assuming, insolently proud3
4777420236aversionstrong disinclination, disliking4
4777424704discernto differentiate between two or more things5
4777428455disdainintense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy6
4777451477disparageto degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner7
4777458562disparityinequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree8
4777463969embellishto decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation9
4777468084engenderto cause, to produce, to create10
4777473061innocuousharmless, producing no injuries11
4777475097insipidboring and stupid12
4777476343lamentto mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner13
4777480488laudto praise, to exol14
4777481925obscuredifficult to see , vague15
4777484819ostentatiousshowy, pretentious16
4777488191prodigalwasteful, a person given to extravagance17
4777491246repudiateto reject, to disown, to disavow18
4777496288reticencerestraint in speech, reluctance to speak19
4777500244revereto honor, to regrade with respect20
4777502811serenecalm, placid21
4777503525subtledelicate, elusive, not obvious22
4777507982superfluousbeyond what is needed or required, an overflow23
4777511510taciturnquit, not verbose24
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