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10996462864afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
10996462865allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
10996462866angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
10996462867apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
10996462868audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
10996462869banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
10996462870bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
10996462871boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
10996462872candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
10996462873childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
10996462874clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
10996462875coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
10996462876colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
10996462877compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
10996462878facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
10996462879factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
10996462880fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
10996462881formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
10996462882frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
10996462883giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
10996462884happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
10996462885hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
10996462886humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
10996462887impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
10996462888incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
10996462889indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
10996462890inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
10996462891informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
10996462892informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
10996462893insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
10996462894benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
10996462895burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
10996462896complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
10996462897concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
10996462898condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
10996462899confidentassured; certain; trustful35
10996462900contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
10996462901contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
10996462902cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
10996462903detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
10996462904didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
10996462905disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
10996462906dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
10996462907effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
10996462908elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
10996462909elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
10996462910flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
10996462911informativeeducational, instructional47
10996462912irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
10996462913ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
10996462914insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
10996462915lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
10996462916mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
10996462917moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
10996462918objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
10996462919patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
10996462920pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
10996462921pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
10996462922pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
10996462923restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
10996462924sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
10996462925satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
10996462926scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
10996462927sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
10996462928somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
10996462929sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
10996462930tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
10996462931turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
10996462932urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
10996462933vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
10996462934whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
10996462935pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
10996462936playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
10996462937prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
10996462938sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
10996462939sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
10996462940seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
10996462941sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
10996462942shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
10996462943sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
10996462944intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
10996462945jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
10996462946joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
10996462947learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
10996462948mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
10996462949mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
10996462950nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
10996462951peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
10996462952solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
10996462953sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
10996462954tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
10996462955upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
10996462956vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
10996462957zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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