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8777544804afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
8777544805allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
8777544806angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
8777544807apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
8777544808audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
8777544809banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
8777544810bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
8777544811boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
8777544812candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
8777544813childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
8777544814clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
8777544815coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
8777544816colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
8777544817compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
8777544818facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
8777544819factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
8777544820fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
8777544821formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
8777544822frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
8777544823giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
8777544824happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
8777544825hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
8777544826humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
8777544827impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
8777544828incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
8777544829indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
8777544830inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
8777544831informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
8777544832informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
8777544833insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
8777544834benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
8777544835burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
8777544836complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
8777544837concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
8777544838condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
8777544839confidentassured; certain; trustful35
8777544840contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
8777544841contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
8777544842cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
8777544843detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
8777544844didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
8777544845disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
8777544846dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
8777544847effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
8777544848elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
8777544849elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
8777544850flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
8777544851informativeeducational, instructional47
8777544852irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
8777544853ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
8777544854insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
8777544855lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
8777544856mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
8777544857moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
8777544858objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
8777544859patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
8777544860pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
8777544861pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
8777544862pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
8777544863restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
8777544864sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
8777544865satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
8777544866scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
8777544867sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
8777544868somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
8777544869sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
8777544870tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
8777544871turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
8777544872urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
8777544873vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
8777544874whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
8777544875pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
8777544876playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
8777544877prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
8777544878sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
8777544879sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
8777544880seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
8777544881sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
8777544882shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
8777544883sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
8777544884intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
8777544885jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
8777544886joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
8777544887learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
8777544888mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
8777544889mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
8777544890nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
8777544891peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
8777544892solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
8777544893sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
8777544894tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
8777544895upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
8777544896vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
8777544897zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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