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7587700415afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
7587700416allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
7587700417angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
7587700418apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
7587700419audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
7587700420banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
7587700421bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
7587700422boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
7587700423candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
7587700424childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
7587700425clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
7587700426coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
7587700427colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
7587700428compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
7587700429facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
7587700430factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
7587700431fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
7587700432formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
7587700433frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
7587700434giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
7587700435happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
7587700436hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
7587700437humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
7587700438impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
7587700439incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
7587700440indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
7587700441inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
7587700442informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
7587700443informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
7587700444insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
7587700445benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
7587700446burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
7587700447complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
7587700448concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
7587700449condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
7587700450confidentassured; certain; trustful35
7587700451contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
7587700452contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
7587700453cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
7587700454detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
7587700455didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
7587700456disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
7587700457dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
7587700458effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
7587700459elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
7587700460elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
7587700461flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
7587700462informativeeducational, instructional47
7587700463irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
7587700464ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
7587700465insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
7587700466lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
7587700467mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
7587700468moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
7587700469objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
7587700470patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
7587700471pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
7587700472pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
7587700473pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
7587700474restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
7587700475sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
7587700476satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
7587700477scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
7587700478sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
7587700479somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
7587700480sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
7587700481tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
7587700482turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
7587700483urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
7587700484vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
7587700485whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
7587700486pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
7587700487playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
7587700488prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
7587700489sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
7587700490sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
7587700491seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
7587700492sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
7587700493shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
7587700494sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
7587700495intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
7587700496jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
7587700497joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
7587700498learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
7587700499mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
7587700500mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
7587700501nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
7587700502peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
7587700503solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
7587700504sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
7587700505tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
7587700506upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
7587700507vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
7587700508zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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