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demure

demure

shy, modest, coy
refurbished

refurbished

to brighten, freshen, or polish up again, renovate
spastic

spastic

sudden brief spell of great activity, feeling, energy, etc.
xenophobic

xenophobic

an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners
bleak

bleak

lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness
abysmal

abysmal

really bad
demure

demure

modest, reserved, or serious
wistful

wistful

thoughtful in a sad way; longing, yearning