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8614974391Acculturated(adj) adopted to or borrowing traits from another culture, assimilate or cause to assimilate a different culture, typically the dominant one0
8614975640Aesthetically pleasing(adj) pleasing to the senses (pleasing to artistic sensibilites)1
8614975641Alliance(n) a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states or organizations2
8614976494Altruistic(adj) unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others3
8614980623Ambivalence(n) the state of having mixed or contradictory ideas about something or someone (not to be confused with apathy)4
8614980624Amoral(adj) without morals5
8614981510Antithesis(n) the direct opposite6
8614981511Bathos(n) an effect of anticlimax (disappointing end to exciting series of events) created by an unintentional lapse in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous7
8614983602Belligerence(n) aggressive or warlike behavior8
8614985087Bleak(adj) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome9
8614985171Calculating(adj) acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way10
8614986601Caustic(adj) sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way11
8614988096Chagrin(n) distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated12
8614993811Clamorous(adj) expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands13
8614994685Condescension(n) an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain14
8614995877Conviction(n) a firmly held belief or opinion15
8614996921Cynicism(n) an inclination to believe that people are motivated by self-interest; skepticism16
8614996922Demeaning(adj) causing someone to lose their dignity of and respect for others17
8614998374Derisive(adj) expressing contempt or ridicule18
8614998375Didactic(adj) making moral observations, designed to teach, intended to convey instruction and information19
8615003089Disdain(n) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt20
8615007647Disillusioned(adj) disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed21
8615009407Disjointed(adj) lacking a coherent sequence or connection22
8615009408Effusive(adj) expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner23
8615011212Epiphany(n) a moment of sudden realization or insight24
8615033518Extroverted(adj) outgoing and socially confident25
8615033531Fastidious(adj) very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail26
8615035101Felicity(n) intense happiness27
8615035102Fervent(adj) having or displaying a passionate intensity28
8615038585Flippant(adj) not showing a serious or respectful attitude29
8615040672Foreboding(adj) implying or seeming to imply that something bad is going to happen30
8615040673Grimness(adj) forbidding or uninviting31
8615042401Impish(adj) inclined to do naughty things for fun, mischievous32
8615042402Inept(adj) having or showing no skill; clumsy33
8615045779Intimate(adj) closely acquainted familiar, close; private and personal34
8615045780Laxity(n) lacking strictness or care35
8615051913Levity(n) humor or frivolity especially with the treatment of a serious matter or to be lacking due respect36
8615336083Loathing(n) a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred37
8615337551Lustrous(adj) having luster; shining38
8615337552Maudlin(adj) self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness39
8615339575Melancholy(adj) sad and pensive; having a feeling of melancholy40
8615340645Mocking(adj) making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive41
8615345285Morbid(adj) characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease42
8615345286Naive(adj) showing lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment43
8615348535Nostalgic(adj) showing a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation44
8615351928Obsolete(adj) out of date or no longer used or produced45
8615354323Ominous(adj) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious46
8615360646Opportunism(n) the taking of opportunities as when they arise, regardless of planning or principle47
8615362262Pedantic(adj) ostentatious in one's learning48
8615369648Perceptive(adj) having or showing sensitive insight49
8615371146Petulance(n) the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered50
8615372261Pious(adj) devoutly religious51
8615373132Poignant(adj) evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret52
8615383118Pompous(adj) affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important53
8615388320Pragmatic(adj) dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical instead of theoretical considerations54
8615390216Quixotic(adj) exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic and impractical55
8615390896Rationalization(n) the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate56
8615391774Reciprocal(adj) given, felt, or done in return57
8615392548Remote(n) unlikely to occur58
8615392562Reproach(n) an expression of disapproval or disappointment59
8615394274Reproof(n) an expression of blame or disapproval60
8615395843Resentment(n) bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly61
8615395844Resignation(n) the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable62
8615401607Sardonic(adj) grimly mocking or cynical, bitterly sarcastic63
8615405725Scornful(adj) feeling or expressing extreme contempt or derision64
8615435675Seductive(adj) tempting and attractive; enticing65
8615438521Serendipitous(adj) occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way66
8615441406Transgression(n) an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense67
8615448139Trendy(adj) very fashionable or up to date in style or influence68
8615448599Trepidation(n) a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen69
8615449837Unadulterated(adj) pure, not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute70
8615449838Unfathomable(adj) incapable of being fully explored or understood71
8615450863Uninhibited(adj) expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint72
8615454515Unyielding(adj) unlikely to be swayed; resolute73
8615455087Vain(adj) having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities or worth74
8615455935Vindictive(adj) having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge75
8615458014Whimsical(adj) playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way76
8615461844Wistful(adj) having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing77
9227740056Willy(adj) skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully78
9227755462Witty(adj) showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor79

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