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25183191afraidfeeling fear; frightened; apprehensive; or regretful realization; anzious, alarmed0
25183192allusivecontaining an indirect reference to another work; casual reference1
25183193angrywild and stormy; wrath; indignation; rage; ire; vitriol, fume2
25183194apologetican acknowledging and expressing regret for a fault, injury, insult, etc.; sorry, remorseful3
25183195audacioustoo daring; reckless; bold; presumptuous; insolent; impudent; bantam, assuming4
25183196banteringto tease or make fun of in a playful way; raillery, joshing5
25183197bittercausing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous; sardonic; acrimonious, embittered6
25183198boringwearying by being dull, uninteresting, etc.; monotonous, hackneyed7
25183304candidhonest, outspoken; unbiased, impartial; frank, genuine8
25183305childishimmature; silly; not fit for an adult; juvenile; puerile, pedomorphic9
25183306clinicalpurely scientific; dispassionately curious; objective, detached10
25183307coldwithout warmth of feeling; not cordial; chilling and gloomy; calm; unenthusiastic, icy11
25183308colloquialwords, phrases or idioms as used in conversation; informal, vernacular12
25183309compassionateto have sorrow for suffering with helpful intent; pity, deep sympathy13
25183738facetiouslightly joking, usually at an inappropriate time; jacose, jocular14
25183739factualhaving te nature of something true; genuine, accurate15
25183740fancifulindulging in imagination or delusion; imaginative, whimsical16
25183741formalhigh level of language utilizing high vocabulary, complex syntax, etc.; academic, pomp17
25183742frivolousnot properly serious or sensible; of little value or importance; trifling; trivial, paltry18
25183743giddyhaving a whirling, dazed sensation; whirling; reeling, lightheaded19
25183744happyfavored by circumstances; having, showing, or sharing a feeling of great pleasure; joyous, pleased20
25183745hollowlacking depth, worthless; not real or meaningful; loneliness; shallow, empty21
25183746humorousfunny; amazing; amusing; comical; droll; waggish, ribald22
25183747impartialfavoring none more than another; without prejudice; just; fair, unbiased23
25183748incisivecutting into; sharp; keen; piercing; acute; trenchant, poignant24
25183749indignantanger or scorn from injustice, cruelty, etc.; resentment, animus25
25183750inflammatoryrousing or likely to rouse excitement or violence; vehement, fiery26
25183751informalcasual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed; colloquial, offhand27
25183752informativegiving instruction, knowledge or education; advisory, illuminating28
25183753insipidnot exciting or interesting; flavorless; dull, inane29
25184075benevolentdoing or inclined to do good; charitable30
25184076burlesquebroadly comic or satirical imitation as of writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; low comedy31
25184078complimentaryconveying or epressing praise, commendation or admiration32
25184079concernedinterested; troubled or anxious33
25184080condescendinggraciously willing to do something regarded as beneath one's dignity; to deal with others in a proud or haughty way34
25269132confidentassured; certain; trustful35
25269133contemptuousexpressing disdain, or scorn, or intense disgust36
25269134contentioustending to argument or strife; quarrelsome37
25269135cynicaldenying the sincerity of people's motives and actions38
25269136detachednot involved by emotion; impartial39
25269137didacticintended for teaching/instruction; too much inclined to teach others40
25269138disdainfultreating or regarding as beneath one's dignity; aloof contempt or scorn41
25269139dramaticfilled with action, emotion or exciting qualities42
25269140effusivepour out freely; overflowing; express excessive emotion in unrestrained manner43
25269141elegiacsad; mournful; plaintive44
25269142elusivehard to grasp or retain mentally; baffling45
25269143flippantfrivolous and disrespectful; impertinent46
25269144informativeeducational, instructional47
25269145irreverentdisrespect; lack of love or awe for something sacred48
25269146ironiccontrary to what is expressed or usual49
25269147insolentboldly rude or disrespectful; impertinent50
25270089lugubriousvery sad or mournful to an exaggerated or ridiculous extent51
25270090mock-heroicmocking or burlesquing a heroic manner, action or character52
25270091moralisticadhering to a system of morals or perhaps imposing this system on others53
25270092objectivewithout bias or prejudice; detached; impersonal54
25270093patronizingto treat in a condescending manner55
25270094pedanticto stress minor or trivial points of learning56
25270095pettyrelatively worthless; trivial; minor57
25270096pretentiousmaking claims, implicit or explicit, to some distinction or importance58
25270097restrainedlimited; restricted; suppressed59
25270098sardoniccharacterized by bitter or scornful derision60
25270099satiricuse of ridicule, sarcasm, irony to expose, attack or deride vices, follies, stupidities or abuses61
25270100scornfulfilled with extreme indignant contempt; disdain; refusing or rejecting as wrong/disgraceful62
25270101sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings, but sometimes in an excessive or maudlin way; influenced more by emotion than reason63
25270102somberdark and gloomy; earnest and solemn64
25270103sympatheticlooking upon with favor65
25270104tauntingchallenging or reproachfull in a sarcastic, insulting or jeering manner66
25270105turgidinflated, overblown or pmpous; bombastic67
25270106urgentcalling for hast; insistent68
25270107vibrantthrobbing with life; vigorous, energetic, radiant69
25270108whimsicalunpredictable, fanciful70
25270109pitifulsorrow felt for another's suffering or misfortune; commiserate; condoling, sympathetic71
25270110playfulfond of fun; sportive; humorous, joking, or merry; fralicsome, waggish72
25270111prouddelight or satisfaction of oneself, achievements, possessions, etc. (can be haughty); arrogant, superior73
25270112sadhaving, expressing, or showing low spirits; unhappy; sorrowful; mournful, melancholy74
25270113sarcasticintent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled snickers, etc.; sardonic, caustic75
25270114seductivetending to persuade to do wrong or evil; lead astray; tempting, enticing76
25270115sharpharsh; biting; severe, as language, temper, criticism, etc.; harsh, acrimonious77
25270116shockedany sudden disturbance or agitation of the mind or emotions (surprise, disgust, etc.); dazed, flabbergasted78
25270117sillyhaving or showing little sense, judgement, or sobriety; absurd; foolish, ludicrous79
25598880intimatemost private or personal; very close or familiar80
25598881jokinganything said or done that deserves laughter81
25598882joyfulfeeling, causing, or indicating gladness82
25598883learnedshowing knowledge of events or showing scholarly ability83
25598884mockingto ridicule; mimic; with a sarcastic tone84
25598885mock-seriousimitation of a grave quality or manner; to imitate the earnest of an act85
25598886nostalgica wishing for something that happened long ago or is now far away; a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations or the past86
25598887peacefulfree from strife; lacking noise or disorder; quiet87
25598888solemndeeply earnest, serious, and sober88
25598889sweetpleasing to the senses; agreeable; having a pleasing disposition; lovable89
25598890tiredweary, hackneyed, lack of sleep and rest90
25598891upsetto disturb the functioning of; to disturb emotionally or physically91
25598892vexeddisturbed, annoys especially in a petty way; to distress or afflict92
25598893zealousmotivated or filled by enthusiastic devotion or strong diligence; fervent; showing great emotion93

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