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20 Cards in this Set
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malicious |
showing hatred, spite or ill will |
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abstruse |
difficult to understand |
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arrogant |
dignified level, or assuming an air or superiority |
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indignant |
angry because of something unfair or unjust |
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earnest |
having a serious state of mind |
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impassioned |
showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
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incredulous |
expressing unbelief |
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evasive |
having a tendency to avoid or escape from an issue or situation |
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reticent |
inclined to be silent or secretive |
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apathetic |
having or showing little emotion or interest |
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ambivalent |
having a simultaneous attraction to and repulsion from an idea |
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irreverent |
showing lack of respect or reverence |
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condescending |
overbearing or having a feeling of superiority |
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compassionate |
having sympathy for the problems of others |
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nostalgic |
sentimental wish to return to a past time or condition |
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absurd |
ridiculous and unreasonable |
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vindictive |
intending revenge |
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obsequious |
polite or obedient from fear or the hope of gain |
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ironic |
expressing one thing and meaning the opposite |
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pessimistic |
having a gloomy view or life |