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abusive
/əbˈjusɪv/
adjective
treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way
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impudent
/ɪmpjˈuːdənt/
adjective
rude and with a lack of respect towards others, especially the elderly
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accommodating
/əˈkɑməˌdeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
eager or willing to help others
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conceited
/kənˈsitəd/
adjective
taking excessive pride in oneself
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base
/ˈbeɪs/
adjective
completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character
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amicable
/ˈæmɪkəbəɫ/
adjective
(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing
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cowardly
/ˈkaʊɝdɫi/
adjective
in a manner characterized by a lack of bravery, often involving an unwillingness to face danger or difficulty
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diligent
/ˈdɪɫɪdʒənt/
adjective
having dedicating or making great effort for one's work
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boastful
/ˈboʊstfəɫ/
adjective
showing excessive self-satisfaction in one's accomplishments, possessions, or capabilities
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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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cunning
/ˈkənɪŋ/
adjective
being able to achieve what one wants using con and cheating
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depraved
/diˈpɹeɪvd/
adjective
morally corrupt or bad
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diabolical
/ˌdaɪəˈbɑɫɪkəɫ/
adjective
tremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil
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ingenuous
/ˌɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/
adjective
showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience
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sluggish
/ˈsɫəɡɪʃ/
adjective
moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace
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agile
/ˈædʒəɫ/
adjective
able to move quickly and easily
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tactful
/ˈtæktfəɫ/
adjective
careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed
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zealous
/ˈzɛɫəs/
adjective
showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something
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rational
/ˈɹæʃənəɫ/, /ˈɹæʃnəɫ/
adjective
(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions
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naive
/ˌnaɪˈiv/
adjective
lacking experience and wisdom due to being young
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simple-minded
/sˈɪmpəlmˈaɪndᵻd/
adjective
not intelligent and unable to comprehend complicated matters
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narrow-minded
/nˈæɹoʊmˈaɪndᵻd/
adjective
not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.
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egocentric
/ˌiɡoʊˈsɛntɹɪk/
adjective
thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires
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adept
/əˈdɛpt/
adjective
being good at doing something that needs skill and care
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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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mischievous
/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
adjective
displaying a passion for causing trouble in an amusing manner
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presumptuous
/pɹɪˈzəmptʃəwəs/
adjective
failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so
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fickle
/ˈfɪkəɫ/
adjective
(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently
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obstinate
/ˈɑbstənət/
adjective
stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion
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courteous
/ˈkɝtiəs/
adjective
behaving with politeness and respect
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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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benevolent
/bəˈnɛvəɫənt/
adjective
showing kindness and generosity
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gallant
/ˈɡæɫənt/
adjective
(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women
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shallow
/ˈʃæɫoʊ/
adjective
not showing serious or mindful thinking or real understanding
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sophisticated
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/, /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtəd/
adjective
having a lot of experience and knowledge of the world, fashion, and culture, as well as other issues that are thought to be socially important
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neurotic
/nʊˈɹɑtɪk/
adjective
not behaving in a reasonable, and calm way, either because of being worried about something or because of having a mental illness
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rambunctious
/ɹæmˈbəŋkʃəs/
adjective
uncontrollably energetic, animated, and noisy
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virtuous
/ˈvɝtʃuəs/
adjective
having or showing high moral standards
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quick-witted
/kwˈɪkwˈɪɾᵻd/
adjective
characterized by the capability of thinking or responding quickly and effectively
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aloof
/əˈɫuf/
adjective
unfriendly or reluctant to socializing
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