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5320032768afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
5320032769allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
5320032770angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
5320032771apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
5320032772audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
5320032773banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
5320032774bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
5320032775boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
5320032776candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
5320032777childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
5320032778clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
5320032779coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
5320032780colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
5320032781compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
5320032782facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
5320032783factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
5320032784fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
5320032785formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
5320032786frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
5320032787giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
5320032788happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
5320032789hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
5320032790humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
5320032791impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
5320032792incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
5320032793indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
5320032794inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
5320032795informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
5320032796informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
5320032797insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
5320032798benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
5320032799burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
5320032800complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
5320032801concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
5320032802condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
5320032803confidentassured; certain; trustful35
5320032804contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
5320032805contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
5320032806cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
5320032807detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
5320032808didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
5320032809disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
5320032810dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
5320032811effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
5320032812elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
5320032813elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
5320032814flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
5320032815informativeeducational, instructional47
5320032816irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
5320032817ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
5320032818insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
5320032819lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
5320032820mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
5320032821moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
5320032822objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
5320032823patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
5320032824pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
5320032825pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
5320032826pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
5320032827restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
5320032828sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
5320032829satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
5320032830scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
5320032831sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
5320032832somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
5320032833sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
5320032834tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
5320032835turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
5320032836urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
5320032837vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
5320032838whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
5320032839pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
5320032840playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
5320032841prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
5320032842sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
5320032843sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
5320032844seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
5320032845sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
5320032846shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
5320032847sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
5320032848intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
5320032849jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
5320032850joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
5320032851learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
5320032852mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
5320032853mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
5320032854nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
5320032855peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
5320032856solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
5320032857sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
5320032858tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
5320032859upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
5320032860vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
5320032861zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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