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4776966855altruisticunselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous0
4776966856ambivalenthaving contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain of the course of action1
4776966857angularlean, sharp cornered, gaunt2
4776966858arrogantoverbearingly assuming, rudely proud3
4776966859aversionstrong disinclination, disliking4
4776966860discernto differentiate between two or more things5
4776966861disdainintense dislike, to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy6
4776966862disparageto degrade, to speak of someone or something critically or negatively7
4776966863disparityinequality, the condition of being unequal in age, rank or degree8
4776966864embellishto decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation9
4776966865engenderto cause, produce or create10
4776966866innocuousharmless, producing no injury11
4776966867insipidboring and stupid12
4776966868lamentto mourn or to express sorrow in a showy way13
4776966869laudto praise, to speak highly of14
4776966870obscuredifficult to see, vague15
4776966871ostentatiousshowy, pretentious16
4776966872prodigalwasteful, a person given to extravagance17
4776966873repudiateto reject, to disown18
4776966874reticencerestraint in speech, reluctance to speak19
4776966875revereto honor, to regard with respect20
4776966876serenecalm, placid21
4776966877subtledelicate, elusive, not obvious22
4776966878superfluousbeyond what is needed or required, an overflow23
4776966879taciturnquiet, not talkative24
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