Descriptive
words to be used in Essays
5 senses: smell, touch, taste,
hear, see
smell:
1. Aroma
2. Bouquet
3. Perfume
4. Scent
5. Stench (stink)
6. Redolence
7. Emanation
8. Essence
9. Fragrance
10. Savor
11.
Odor
Touch:
1. contact
2. caress
3. collision
4. feeling
5. embrace
6. tap
7. feel
8. pet
9. stroke
10. sensation
11. handle
taste:
1. flavor
2. savor
3. relish
4. palate (a person's
appreciation of taste and flavor, esp. when sophisticated and discriminating)
5. appetitite
6. tang
7. aftertaste
8. piquancy
9. zest
10.
essence
hear:
1. perceive
2. be informed of
3. be told
4. discover
5. learn
6. gather
7. glean
8. ascertain
9. get word of
10.
get wind of
see:
1. perceive
2. visualize
3. envision
4. listen
5. eavesdrop
6. give audience to
7. detect by perceiving sound
8. observe
9. notice
10.
mind
Descriptive
Words for Commentary or Analysis of Text
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Positive
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Negative
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Authentic
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Inspirational
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Reactionary
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Absurd
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Conservative
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Ironic
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Realistic
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Commonplace
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Controversial
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Liberal
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Recondite
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Heretical
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Credible
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Melodramatic
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Romantic
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Improbable
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Cultural
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Mystical
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Satiric
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Incredible
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Didactic
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Naturalistic
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Scholarly
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Insignificant
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Dramatic
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Objective
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Significant
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Intolerant
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Esoteric
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Orthodox
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Spiritual
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Pedantic
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Expressionistic
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Philosophic
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Subjective
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Prejudiced
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Fanciful
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Plausible
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Symbolic
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Shallow
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Humanistic
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Pragmatic
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Utilitarian
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Superficial
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Humorous
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Profound
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Trivial
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Impressionistic
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Radical
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Unscholarly
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Positive
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Negative
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Active
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Exquisite
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Pretty
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Awkward
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Hideous
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Ugly
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Adept
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Fair
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Ravishing
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Bizarre
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Homely
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Ungainly
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Adroit
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Fascinating
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Robust
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Cadaverous
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Horrible
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Unkempt
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Agile
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Good-looking
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Shapely
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Clumsy
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Incongruous
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Unmanly
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Attractive
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Graceful
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Skillful
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Coarse
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Invidious
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Unwomanly
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Beautiful
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Handsome
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Spirited
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Decrepit
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Loathsome
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Weak
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Brawny
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Hardy
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Spruce
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Effeminate
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Odious
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Charming
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Immaculate
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Stalwart
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Emaciated
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Repellent
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Comely
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Lively
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Strapping
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Feeble
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Repugnant
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Dainty
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Lovely
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Strong
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Frail
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Repulsive
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Dapper
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Manly
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Sturdy
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Gawky
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Sickly
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Delicate
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Muscular
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Virile
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Ghastly
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Slovenly
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Dexterous
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Neat
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Vivacious
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Graceless
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Spare
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Elegant
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Nimble
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Winsome
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Grotesque
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Thin
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Descriptive
Words for Characters: Physical Qualities
Descriptive
Words for Characters: Mental Qualities
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Positive
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Negative
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Apt
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Learned
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Bigoted
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Stupid
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Astute
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Observant
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Crass
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Ungifted
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Capable
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Precocious
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Dull
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Unintellectual
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Clever
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Prudent
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Fatuous
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Unintelligent
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Competent
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Rational
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Foolish
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Unlettered
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Crafty
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Reasonable
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Ignorant
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Unschooled
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Cunning
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Sage
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Illiterate
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Vacuous
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Educated
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Scholarly
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Inane
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Erudite
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Sensible
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Irrational
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Gifted
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Shrewd
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Narrow-minded
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Ingenious
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Subtle
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Obtuse
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Intellectual
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Talented
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Puerile
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Intelligent
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Wily
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Shallow
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Inventive
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Wise
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Simple
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Descriptive
Words for Characters: Moral Qualities
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Positive
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Negative
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Abstemious
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Righteous
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Base
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Iniquitous
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Austere
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Straightforward
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Corrupt
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Intemperate
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Chaste
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Temperate
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Deceitful
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Notorious
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Decent
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Trustworthy
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Degenerate
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Reprobate
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Exemplary
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Truthful
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Depraved
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Ribald
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Faultless
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Undefiled
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Dishonest
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Sensual
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Guileless
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Upright
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Dishonorable
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Unprincipled
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Honorable
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Virtuous
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Dissolute
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Unscrupulous
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Idealistic
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Foul
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Vicious
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Innocent
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Immoral
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Vile
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Pure
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Incorrigible
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Vulgar
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Puritanical
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Indecent
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Wicked
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Respectable
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Infamous
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Descriptive Words:
humorous imaginative independent individualistic industrious insightful intelligent inventive kind likable logical loyal methodical modest motivated open-minded optimistic practical precise prudent purposeful quiet quick-witted realistic reliable
resourceful responsible self-confident selfless sensible serious sincere smart sociable spontaneous strong-willed tenacious thorough thoughtful tolerant trusting trustworthy unconventional understanding verbal versatile visionary wise witty zany
Descriptive
Words for Characters: Spiritual Qualities
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Positive
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Negative
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Angelic
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Agnostic
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Materialistic
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Devout
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Atheistic
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Mundane
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Faithful
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Blasphemous
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Profane
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Godlike
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Carnal
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Sacrilegious
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Holy
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Diabolic
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Skeptical
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Pious
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Fiend like
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Unregenerate
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Regenerate
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Godless
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Religious
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Impious
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Reverent
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Irrelevant
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Saintly
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Irreligious
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Descriptive
Words for Characters: Social Qualities
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Positive
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Negative
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Affable
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Acrimonious
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Irascible
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Amiable
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Antagonistic
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Malevolent
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Amicable
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Anti-social
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Misanthropic
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Cheerful
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Boorish
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Obsequious
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Civil
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Brusque
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Peevish
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Congenial
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Captious
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Perverse
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Convivial
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Caustic
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Petulant
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Cooperative
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Churlish
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Provincial
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Cordial
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Contentious
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Quarrelsome
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Courteous
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Crabbed
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Rustic
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Debonair
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Critical
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Shrewish
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Elegant
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Crusty
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Sniveling
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Genial
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Cynical
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Sulky
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Gracious
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Discourteous
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Sullen
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Hospitable
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Fawning
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Sycophantic
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Jolly
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Fractious
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Uncivil
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Jovial
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Grumpy
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Unctuous
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Polite
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Ill-bred
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Ungracious
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Politic
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Ill-mannered
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Unpolished
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Sociable
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Implacable
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Unrefined
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Suave
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Impolite
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Unsociable
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Tactful
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Imprudent
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Waspish
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Urbane
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Insolent
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Descriptive
Words for Characters: General Qualities
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Positive
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Negative
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Admirable
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Gentle
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Phlegmatic
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Apathetic
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Indiscreet
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Rebellious
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Altruistic
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Gullible
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Plucky
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Arrogant
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Inefficient
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Recalcitrant
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Ambitious
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Humane
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Punctual
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Artificial
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Insensitive
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Reckless
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Aristocratic
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Humble
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Radical
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Avaricious
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Insidious
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Refractory
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Artless
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Illustrious
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Reactionary
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Boastful
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Insignificant
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Remiss
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Assiduous
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Imperturbable
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Refined
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Brutish
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Intolerant
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Reprehensible
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Audacious
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Imposing
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Reserved
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Bumptious
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Irresolute
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Ruthless
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Benevolent
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Impressive
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Resolute
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Bungling
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Irresponsible
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Sanctimonious
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Candid
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Indifferent
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Resourceful
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Callous
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Lackadaisical
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Scurrilous
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Cautious
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Indomitable
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Responsive
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Capricious
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Lazy
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Self-centered
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Charitable
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Indulgent
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Reticent
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Complacent
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Lethargic
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Self-indulgent
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Circumspect
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Industrious
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Saturnine
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Conceited
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Listless
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Silly
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Compassionate
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Influential
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Saucy
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Contemptible
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Malicious
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Slothful
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Confident
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Ingenious
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Scrupulous
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Contemptuous
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Malignant
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Smug
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Conscientious
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Intrepid
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Sedate
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Cowardly
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Mediocre
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Squeamish
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Conservative
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Kindly
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Self-impassive
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Craven
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Mercenary
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Stingy
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Considerate
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Laconic
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Self-reliant
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Cruel
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Mischievous
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Stubborn
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Courageous
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Liberal
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Sensitive
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Dilatory
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Mulish
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Timorous
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Coy
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Long-suffering
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Serious
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Disdainful
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Niggardly
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Traitorous
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Cultured
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Magnanimous
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Shy
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Dogmatic
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Obdurate
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Treacherous
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Demure
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Meek
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Sober
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Domineering
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Obnoxious
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Truculent
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Determined
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Melancholic
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Solemn
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Eccentric
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Obstinate
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Unambitious
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Diffident
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Merciful
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Staid
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Egotistical
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Odd
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Unreliable
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Diligent
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Moody
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Stoical
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Envious
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Oppressive
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Unruly
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Discreet
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Munificent
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Strong-willed
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Erratic
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Ordinary
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Unstable
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Distinguished
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Naïve
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Sympathetic
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Fastidious
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Overconfident
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Vain
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Earnest
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Natural
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Taciturn
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Fickle
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Parasitic
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Venal
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Efficient
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Noble
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Thrifty
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Frivolous
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Parsimonious
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Vindictive
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Eloquent
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Nonchalant
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Timid
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Gluttonous
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Perfidious
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Voracious
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Eminent
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Patient
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Tolerant
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Haughty
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Petty
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Wearisome
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Enthusiastic
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Pensive
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Unaffected
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Headstrong
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Pharisaical
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Willful
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Flippant
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Persevering
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Uncompromising
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Hypocritical
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Pompous
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Worthless
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Forbearing
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Persistent
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Valorous
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Imperious
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Prejudiced
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Frugal
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Persuasive
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Wary
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Impetuous
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Prolix
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Garrulous
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Pert
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Well-bred
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Imprudent
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Proud
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Generous
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Philanthropic
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Whimsical
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Impulsive
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Quixotic
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Genteel
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Philosophical
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Witty
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Incompetent
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Rash
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Zealous
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