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4828097567altruisticunselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous0
4828097568ambivalenthaving contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action1
4828097569angularlean; sharp cornerded; gaunt2
4828097570arrogantoverbearingly assuming, insolently proud3
4828097571aversionstrong disinclination, disliking4
4828097572discernto differentiate between two or more things5
4828097573disdainintense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy6
4828097574disparageto degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner7
4828097575disparityinequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree8
4828097576embellishto decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation9
4828097577engenderto cause, to produce, to create10
4828097578innocuousharmless, producing no injuries11
4828097579insipidboring and stupid12
4828097580lamentto mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner13
4828097581laudto praise, to exol14
4828097582obscuredifficult to see , vague15
4828097583ostentatiousshowy, pretentious16
4828097584prodigalwasteful, a person given to extravagance17
4828097585repudiateto reject, to disown, to disavow18
4828097586reticencerestraint in speech, reluctance to speak19
4828097587revereto honor, to regrade with respect20
4828097588serenecalm, placid21
4828097589subtledelicate, elusive, not obvious22
4828097590superfluousbeyond what is needed or required, an overflow23
4828097591taciturnquit, not verbose24
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