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10486023024afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
10486023025allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
10486023026angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
10486023027apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
10486023028audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
10486023029banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
10486023030bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
10486023031boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
10486023032candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
10486023033childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
10486023034clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
10486023035coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
10486023036colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
10486023037compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
10486023038facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
10486023039factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
10486023040fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
10486023041formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
10486023042frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
10486023043giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
10486023044happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
10486023045hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
10486023046humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
10486023047impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
10486023048incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
10486023049indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
10486023050inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
10486023051informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
10486023052informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
10486023053insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
10486023054benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
10486023055burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
10486023056complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
10486023057concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
10486023058condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
10486023059confidentassured; certain; trustful35
10486023060contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
10486023061contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
10486023062cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
10486023063detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
10486023064didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
10486023065disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
10486023066dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
10486023067effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
10486023068elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
10486023069elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
10486023070flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
10486023071informativeeducational, instructional47
10486023072irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
10486023073ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
10486023074insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
10486023075lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
10486023076mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
10486023077moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
10486023078objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
10486023079patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
10486023080pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
10486023081pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
10486023082pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
10486023083restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
10486023084sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
10486023085satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
10486023086scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
10486023087sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
10486023088somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
10486023089sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
10486023090tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
10486023091turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
10486023092urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
10486023093vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
10486023094whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
10486023095pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
10486023096playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
10486023097prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
10486023098sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
10486023099sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
10486023100seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
10486023101sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
10486023102shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
10486023103sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
10486023104intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
10486023105jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
10486023106joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
10486023107learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
10486023108mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
10486023109mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
10486023110nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
10486023111peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
10486023112solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
10486023113sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
10486023114tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
10486023115upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
10486023116vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
10486023117zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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