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11215626259ambivalenthaving mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action0
11215629764circumlocutiona roundabout or indirect way of speaking;the use of more words than necessary toexpress an idea1
11215629765contemptuousshowing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful2
11215634685convictionA fixed or strong belief3
11215634686cynica person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions and whodisbelieves in or minimizes selfless acts ordisinterested points of view4
11215637770disparageto speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle5
11215642590efficacycapacity for producing a desired result oreffect; effectiveness6
11215647459inscrutableincapable of being investigated, analyzed,or scrutinized; impenetrable7
11215655579magnanimousgenerous in forgiving an insult or injury;free from petty resentfulness orvindictiveness8
11215659572meloncholya gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression9
11215659573pragmaticof or relating to a practical point of view orpractical considerations10
11215664486resignationunresisting attitude; unwillful acceptance11
11215670206trivializeto make trivial; cause to appear unimportant, trifling, etc.12
11215672295wistfulcharacterized by melancholy; longing;yearning.13
11215672296zealfervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.14

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