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gallantly
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brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous:
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elite
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a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities.
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unceasingly
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never ceasing : continuous, incessant
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ruefully
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mournful, regret
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sophisticated
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aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle.
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winced
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give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
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apprehensive
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anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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bewildering
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cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
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aloofness
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a state of being distant, remote, or withdrawn.
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cunning
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having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
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defiance
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open resistance; bold disobedience.
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reformatory
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an institution to which youthful offenders are sent as an alternative to prison; a reform school.
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impersonally
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not personal
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resignedly
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submissive
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contemptuously
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disdain; scornful; disrespectful
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premonition
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a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment
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