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39 Cards in this Set
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Abashed |
Ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted (disrupt the composure of, unsettle) |
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abrasive |
showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh. |
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abusive |
Extremely offensive and insulting |
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accepting |
Believe/tolerate/consent |
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acerbic |
sharp and forthright; sarcastic |
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acquiescent |
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants; compliant |
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admiring |
regard with respect or warm approval |
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adoring |
love and respect (someone) deeply. |
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affectionate |
readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness. |
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aghast |
filled with horror or shock. |
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allusive |
using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention |
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amused |
Finding something funny/entertaining |
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angry |
feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger. |
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anxious |
feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome |
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apologetic |
expressing or showing regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure |
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apprehensive |
Fearful or anxious |
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approving |
showing or feeling approval of someone or something. |
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arch |
deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing |
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ardent |
very enthusiastic or passionate. |
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argumentative |
given to arguing |
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audacious |
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks showing an impudent lack of respect. |
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awe-struck |
filled with or revealing awe; astonished |
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bantering |
exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way. |
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begrudging |
envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something). give reluctantly or resentfully |
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bemused |
puzzled , confused, or bewildered |
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benevolent |
well meaning and kindly |
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biting |
harsh or cruel. |
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bitter |
feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment |
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blithe |
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper. |
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boastful |
showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities |
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bored |
feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity. |
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bristling |
aggressively brisk or tense |
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brusque |
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. |
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calm |
not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions |
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candid |
truthful and straightforward; frank. |
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caressing |
Gentle and Loving |
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caustic |
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. |
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cavalier |
showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. |
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childish |
of, like, or appropriate to a child silly and immature. |