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5838922996paternal(adj) relating to or characteristic of a father0
5838922997exhortativeto try to influence (someone) by words or advice : to strongly urge (someone) to do something1
5838925076contemptuous(adj) scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude2
5838925077ingratiatingTo establish oneself in the favor of someone else3
5838925078detachedImpartial, disinterested; unconcerned, distant, aloof4
5838925079insensibleIncapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware5
5838998906sarcasticthe use of witty language used to insult or show displeasure6
5869054421cowardlylacking courage or showing shameful fear or timidity7
5869064172indulgentYielding to the wishes or demands of others8
5869066384self-deprecationexpressing lack of importance of oneself9
5869068294objectivefactual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased10
5869070898disdainfulfull of bitter scorn and pride; aloof11
5869072650reproachfulexpressing blame or disapproval12
5919111786circumspectcautious; aware of potential consequences13
5919111787maliciousIntended to hurt or harm14
5919113450adroitskillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind15
5919113451audaciousFearless and daring16
5919113452contemplativethoughtful, reflective, meditative17
5919113453jocularHumorous, jesting, jolly, joking18
5919115826didacticIntended to teach or instruct19

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