
zealous
zealous
/ˈzɛɫəs/
adjectiveshowing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something
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withdrawn
withdrawn
/wɪðˈdɹɔn/, /wɪθˈdɹɔn/
adjective(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events
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wastrel
wastrel
/wˈæstɹəl/
nounsomeone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
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vivacity
vivacity
/vɪvˈæsɪɾi/
nouncharacterized by high spirits and animation
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virtuous
virtuous
/ˈvɝtʃuəs/
adjectivehaving or showing high moral standards
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vigorous
vigorous
/ˈvɪɡɝəs/
adjectivestrong and active physically or mentally
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vanity
vanity
/ˈvænəti/, /ˈvænɪti/
nountaking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities
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valor
valor
/ˈvæɫɝ/
nounthe qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
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unflinching
unflinching
/ənˈfɫɪntʃɪŋ/
adjectivenot shrinking from danger
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timidity
timidity
/təˈmɪdəti/
nounfear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
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temerity
temerity
/təˈmɛɹəti/
nounfearless daring
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to taunt
to taunt
/ˈtɔnt/
verbharass with persistent criticism or carping
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tactful
tactful
/ˈtæktfəɫ/
adjectivecareful not to make anyone upset or annoyed
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suave
suave
/ˈswɑv/
adjectivehaving a sophisticated charm
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sordid
sordid
/ˈsɔɹdəd/
adjectiveunethical or dishonest
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snide
snide
/ˈsnaɪd/
adjectiveexpressive of contempt
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assiduous
assiduous
/əˈsɪdwəs/
adjectiveworking very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible
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asinine
asinine
/ˈæsəˌnaɪn/
adjectiveextremely silly or stupid
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autocrat
autocrat
/ˈɔtəˌkɹæt/
nouna cruel and oppressive dictator
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belligerent
belligerent
/bəˈɫɪdʒɝənt/
adjectivecharacteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
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benevolent
benevolent
/bəˈnɛvəɫənt/
adjectivegenerous and kind; displaying kindness
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benign
benign
/bɪˈnaɪn/
adjectivekindness of disposition or manner
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bigoted
bigoted
/ˈbɪɡətɪd/
adjectiveblindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
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boisterous
boisterous
/ˈbɔɪstɝəs/, /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/
adjectivenoisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
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braggart
braggart
/bɹˈæɡɑːɹt/
nouna very boastful and talkative person
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brisk
brisk
/ˈbɹɪsk/
adjectivequick and energetic
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chivalrous
chivalrous
/ʃˈɪvəlɹəs/
adjectivebeing attentive to women like an ideal knight
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He was a chivalrous man and a brave knight.

conniving
conniving
/kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/
adjectiveacting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
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conscientious
conscientious
/ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
adjectivesensing an ethical obligation to do one's duty carefully and to behave justly toward others
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courteous
courteous
/ˈkɝtiəs/
adjectivebehaving with politeness and respect
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debauched
debauched
/dɪbˈɔːtʃt/
adjectiveunrestrained by convention or morality
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devious
devious
/ˈdiviəs/
adjectivecharacterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
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dim-witted
dim-witted
/dˈɪmwˈɪɾᵻd/
adjectivelacking mental capacity and subtlety
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domineering
domineering
/ˌdɑməˈnɪɹɪŋ/
adjectiveshowing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account
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egoism
egoism
/ˈiɡoʊˌɪzəm/
nounconcern for your own interests and welfare
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fatuous
fatuous
/ˈfætʃəwəs/
adjectiveextremely silly or stupid
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exuberant
exuberant
/ɪɡˈzubɝənt/
adjectivejoyously unrestrained
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fortitude
fortitude
/ˈfɔɹtɪˌtud/
nounstrength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
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genial
genial
/ˈdʒinjəɫ/
adjectivediffusing warmth and friendliness
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nuisance
nuisance
/ˈnusəns/
nouna bothersome annoying person
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I was only a child, it's not surprising I was a nuisance.' '
