to regress
[Verb]
to move back to an earlier pattern of behavior that was problematic, or immature
Ex: Stress from the pandemic caused some children regress back to bedwetting or tantrum behaviors they had outgrown .
prig
[noun]
an individual who behaves in an excessively moralistic manner, often displaying an attitude of superiority toward others
Ex: During family events , Uncle Joe always found something to disapprovingly nitpick about others ' behavior , earning him the nickname " the insufferable prig" .
antithesis
[noun]
the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something
Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .
lustrous
[Adjective]
having an outstanding level of excellence achieved through dedicated effort and achievement

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