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10493121305Abrasive(of a person or manner) showing little concern for others; tending to be irritating and cause conflicts ex. The student's abrasive and arrogant personality won her few friends.0
10493121306Acquiescentready to accept something without protest; inclined to accept or comply easily ex. The unions were acquiescent about the decision, and there was no overt conflict.1
10493123584Acerbic(esp. of a comment or speaking style) sharp and forthright; acid-like, harsh ex. Many of his coworkers were offended by his acerbic wit.2
10493123585Aghastfilled with horror or shock; full of amazement or horror When the news about the missing boy came out, the community was aghast.3
10493124618Ardentpassionate or enthusiastic; strongly approving and supporting ex. The restaurant was filled with filled baseball fans.4
10560868545Audaciousbold or adventurous5
10560870935Abashedfeeling of being embarrassed or uneasy ex. The abashed kid slowly backed away from the playground after he fell face first into the sandbox.6
10560870936Bregrudginggiving in with reluctance and hesitation ex. The student had a bregrudging attitude towards being asked to tutor a stubborn classmate.7
10560872871Banteringchatting or addressing in a witty manor; teasing8
10560872872Bemusedamused or delighted by the subject9
10701910776Blithe10
10701917198Bristling11
10701917199Brusque12
10701921220Benevolent13
10701924194Burlesque14
10701928175Caustic15
10701928176Cavalier16
10701931541Coy17
10701931542Contemptuous18
10701932351Curt19

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