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zealous
/ˈzɛɫəs/
adjective
showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something
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withdrawn
/wɪðˈdɹɔn/, /wɪθˈdɹɔn/
adjective
(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events
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wastrel
/wˈæstɹəl/
noun
a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully
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vivacity
/vɪvˈæsɪɾi/
noun
the quality of being full of life and energy
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virtuous
/ˈvɝtʃuəs/
adjective
having or showing high moral standards
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vigorous
/ˈvɪɡɝəs/
adjective
having strength and good mental or physical health
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vanity
/ˈvænəti/, /ˈvænɪti/
noun
taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities
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valor
/ˈvæɫɝ/
noun
characteristic of being fearless in the face of danger; especially in a war
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unflinching
/ənˈfɫɪntʃɪŋ/
adjective
not backing off when things are becoming more challenging
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timidity
/təˈmɪdəti/
noun
being too shy or lacking in self-confidence; often associated with fear of social judgment or making decisions
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temerity
/təˈmɛɹəti/
noun
the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold
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to taunt
/ˈtɔnt/
verb
to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them
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tactful
/ˈtæktfəɫ/
adjective
careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed
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suave
/ˈswɑv/
adjective
very polite and charming; often used to describe a man
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sordid
/ˈsɔɹdəd/
adjective
relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action
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snide
/ˈsnaɪd/
adjective
being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks
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assiduous
/əˈsɪdwəs/
adjective
working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible
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asinine
/ˈæsəˌnaɪn/
adjective
acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner
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autocrat
/ˈɔtəˌkɹæt/
noun
a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do
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belligerent
/bəˈɫɪdʒɝənt/
adjective
showing a strong desire to fight
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benevolent
/bəˈnɛvəɫənt/
adjective
showing kindness and generosity
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benign
/bɪˈnaɪn/
adjective
friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others
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bigoted
/ˈbɪɡətɪd/
adjective
having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas
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boisterous
/ˈbɔɪstɝəs/, /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/
adjective
very animated, noisy, and loud
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braggart
/bɹˈæɡɑːɹt/
noun
a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated
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brisk
/ˈbɹɪsk/
adjective
quick and energetic in movement or action
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chivalrous
/ʃˈɪvəlɹəs/
adjective
behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men
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conniving
/kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/
adjective
engaging in unethical, harmful, or even illegal planning for a goal at the expense of others
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conscientious
/ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
adjective
sensing an ethical obligation to do one's duty carefully and to behave justly toward others
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courteous
/ˈkɝtiəs/
adjective
behaving with politeness and respect
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debauched
/dɪbˈɔːtʃt/
adjective
occupying oneself with sensual pleasure to an extent that is not morally appropriate
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devious
/ˈdiviəs/
adjective
using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences
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dim-witted
/dˈɪmwˈɪɾᵻd/
adjective
lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking
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domineering
/ˌdɑməˈnɪɹɪŋ/
adjective
showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account
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egoism
/ˈiɡoʊˌɪzəm/
noun
the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others
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fatuous
/ˈfætʃəwəs/
adjective
extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action
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exuberant
/ɪɡˈzubɝənt/
adjective
filled with lively energy and excitement
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fortitude
/ˈfɔɹtɪˌtud/
noun
mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations
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genial
/ˈdʒinjəɫ/
adjective
characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree
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nuisance
/ˈnusəns/
noun
something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance
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