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4796275103allusivecontaining allusions (references to other literature or events)0
4796275104foreboding(n.) a warning or feeling that something bad will happen; (adj.) marked by fear, ominous1
4796275105oppressiveBurdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical2
4796275106bitterExhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief3
4796275107alluringhighly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire4
4796275109outrageousGoing beyond proper limits5
4796275111apologeticSorry; showing regret6
4796275112frivolousLacking in seriousness or importance7
4796275113patronizing(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension8
4796275114poignant(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell9
4796275115haughtyarrogant10
4796275116funerealsad; solemn; suitable for a funeral11
4796275117peacefulTranquil12
4796275118pretentious(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious13
4796275119audacious(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring14
4796275120indolentlazy15
4796275121pedanticExcessively concerned with book learning and formal rules16
4796275122proudfeeling pride17
4796275123banteringGood-natured ridiculing18
4796275124gleefulfull of high-spirited delight19
4796275125petty(adj.) unimportant, trivial; narrow-minded; secondary in rank, minor20
4796275126restrainedControlled, repressed, restricted21
4796275127benevolent(adj) kindly, charitable22
4796275128hollowEmpty23
4796275129pitifulsad, pathetic24
4796275130sarcasticMarked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt25
4796275131candidCompletely honest, straightforward26
4796275133clinicalcold or detached27
4796275134compassionateFeeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.28
4796275135sycophanticattempting to win favor from influential people by flattery29
4796275136condescending(adj) possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing30
4796275138contemptuousFeeling hatred; scornful31
4796275139contentiousargumentative; quarrelsome; causing controversy or disagreement32
4796275140cynicalQuestions the basic sincerity and goodness of people33
4796275141dismaldepressing34
4796275142detachedAloof35
4796275143didacticExcessively instructive36
4796275144diffident(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserve37
4796275145disdainfulFull of bitter scorn and pride; aloof38
4796275146effusivegushing; excessively demonstrative39
4796275148factualreal; actual; unopinionated40
4796275149fanciful(adj) whimsical, capricious; imaginary; freely imaginative rather than based on reason or reality41
4796275150flippantHumorous in a disrespectful, casual way; rudely witty42
4796275151horrificCausing extreme horror or disgust43
4796275152hostileBelligerent44
4796275153jocularplayful; humorous45
4796275154hyperbolicenlarged beyond truth or reasonableness46
4796275156incisive(adj.) sharp, keen, penetrating (with a suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness)47
4796275157indignantAngered at something unjust or wrong48
4796275158inflammatory(adj.) causing excitement or anger; leading to violence or disorder49
4796275159informativeProviding useful or interesting information50
4796275160insipidlacking interest or flavor51
4796275161insolentBoldly rude or disrespectful52
4796275162ironic(adj.) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; sarcastic53
4796275163irreverentDisrespectful54
4796275164irritatingIrksome55
4796275165exuberantExuberant (adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant56
4796275166learnedhaving much knowledge acquired by study57
4796275167lugubrioussorrowful; mournful; dismal58
4796275168malevolent(adj.) spiteful, showing ill will59
4796275169melancholicDepressed60
4796275170melodramaticOverly emotional61
4796275171mockingSatirical62
4796275172moralisticConcerned with morals63
4796275173nostalgicLonging for the past64
4796275174objectiveFair; impartial65
4796275175ominousMenacing; threatening66
4796275176sardoniccynical; scornfully mocking67
4796275177satiricMocking68
4796275178scornfulFilled with hate69
4796275179sentimentalA term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic70
4796275180sharpPungent acute71
4796275181shockingSurprising72
4796275182somber(adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit73
4796275183empatheticshowing compassion or a caring nature feeling another's pain as one's own74
4796275184urgent(of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention75
4796275185vibrantLively; full of vitality76
4796277540vexingcausing irritation or annoyance77
4796277982zealousEager, earnest, devoted78
4796279179malevolentEvil79
4796280897elegiacmournful, grieving in tone80
4796281185lamentto express sorrow; to grieve81
4796281186macabre(adj.) grisly, gruesome; horrible, distressing; having death as a subject82
4796281661piousDevoutly religious83
4796282256conciliatoryAppeasing; soothing; showing willingness to reconcile84
4796283530bombasticpompous in speech and manner85
4796284234tauntingaggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing86
4796284235turgid(adj.) swollen, bloated, filled to excess; overdecorated or excessive in language87
4796285262stridentLOUD; HARSH; UNPLEASANTLY NOISY88
4796285506prudentcareful, cautious89
4796285880provocative(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying90
4796288103judicioussensible; showing good judgement91
4796288586iratevery angry92
4796289139facetious(adj.) humorous, not meant seriously93
4796291282reticentNOT SPEAKING FREELY; RESERVED; RELUCTANT94
4796294490superciliousArrogant95
4796296734naivetylack of experience or wisdom96
4796326210obsequiousOverly submissive and eager to please97
4796329932depraved(adj.) marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles98
4833494995ambivalentHaving mixed feelings; Uncertain99

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