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6057791546afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
6057791547allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
6057791548angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
6057791549apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
6057791550audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
6057791551banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
6057791552bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
6057791553boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
6057791554candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
6057791555childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
6057791556clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
6057791557coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
6057791558colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
6057791559compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
6057791560facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
6057791561factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
6057791562fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
6057791563formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
6057791564frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
6057791565giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
6057791566happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
6057791567hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
6057791568humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
6057791569impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
6057791570incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
6057791571indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
6057791572inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
6057791573informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
6057791574informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
6057791575insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
6057791576benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
6057791577burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
6057791578complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
6057791579concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
6057791580condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
6057791581confidentassured; certain; trustful35
6057791582contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
6057791583contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
6057791584cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
6057791585detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
6057791586didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
6057791587disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
6057791588dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
6057791589effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
6057791590elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
6057791591elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
6057791592flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
6057791593informativeeducational, instructional47
6057791594irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
6057791595ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
6057791596insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
6057791597lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
6057791598mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
6057791599moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
6057791600objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
6057791601patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
6057791602pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
6057791603pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
6057791604pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
6057791605restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
6057791606sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
6057791607satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
6057791608scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
6057791609sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
6057791610somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
6057791611sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
6057791612tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
6057791613turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
6057791614urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
6057791615vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
6057791616whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
6057791617pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
6057791618playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
6057791619prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
6057791620sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
6057791621sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
6057791622seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
6057791623sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
6057791624shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
6057791625sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
6057791626intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
6057791627jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
6057791628joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
6057791629learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
6057791630mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
6057791631mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
6057791632nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
6057791633peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
6057791634solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
6057791635sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
6057791636tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
6057791637upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
6057791638vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
6057791639zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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