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5847513951altruisticunselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous0
5847519845ambivalenthaving contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action1
5847521806angularlean; sharp cornered; gaunt2
5847523555arrogantoverbearingly assuming; insolently proud3
5847525077aversionstrong disinclination, disliking4
5847527076discernto differentiate between two or more things5
5847527077disdainintense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy6
5847530561disparageto degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner7
5847533780disparityinequality, the condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree8
5847536275embellishto decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation9
5847538039engenderto cause, to produce, to create10
5847549564innocuousharmless, producing no injury11
5847551648insipidboring and stupid12
5847554607lamentto mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner13
5847556173laudto praise, to extol14
5847556174obscuredifficult to see, vague15
5847557864ostentatiousshowy, pretentious16
5847557865prodigalwasteful, a person given to extravagance17
5847561074repudiateto reject, to disown, to disavow18
5847563718reticencerestraint in speech, reluctance to speak19
5847565803revereto honor, to regard with respect20
5847565804serenecalm, placid21
5847568114subtledelicate, elusive, not obvious22
5847568115superfluousbeyond what is needed or required, an overflow23
5847570910taciturnquiet, not verbose24
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