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4805580718afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
4805580719allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
4805580720angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
4805580721apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
4805580722audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
4805580723banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
4805580724bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
4805580725boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
4805580726candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
4805580727childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
4805580728clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
4805580729coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
4805580730colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
4805580731compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
4805580732facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
4805580733factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
4805580734fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
4805580735formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
4805580736frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
4805580737giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
4805580738happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
4805580739hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
4805580740humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
4805580741impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
4805580742incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
4805580743indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
4805580744inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
4805580745informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
4805580746informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
4805580747insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
4805580748benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
4805580749burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
4805580750complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
4805580751concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
4805580752condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
4805580753confidentassured; certain; trustful35
4805580754contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
4805580755contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
4805580756cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
4805580757detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
4805580758didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
4805580759disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
4805580760dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
4805580761effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
4805580762elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
4805580763elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
4805580764flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
4805580765informativeeducational, instructional47
4805580766irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
4805580767ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
4805580768insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
4805580769lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
4805580770mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
4805580771moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
4805580772objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
4805580773patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
4805580774pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
4805580775pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
4805580776pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
4805580777restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
4805580778sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
4805580779satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
4805580780scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
4805580781sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
4805580782somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
4805580783sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
4805580784tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
4805580785turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
4805580786urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
4805580787vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
4805580788whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
4805580789pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
4805580790playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
4805580791prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
4805580792sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
4805580793sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
4805580794seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
4805580795sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
4805580796shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
4805580797sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
4805580798intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
4805580799jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
4805580800joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
4805580801learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
4805580802mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
4805580803mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
4805580804nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
4805580805peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
4805580806solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
4805580807sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
4805580808tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
4805580809upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
4805580810vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
4805580811zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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