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10/17/2011

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absorbed
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deeply interested or involved, preoccupied.
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accusatory
Definition
containing or implying blame or strong criticism.
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acerbic
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acid in temper, mood or tone.
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admonitory
Definition
warning
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aggravated
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to annoy; irritate; exasperate.
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agitated
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to move or force into violent, irregular action.
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allusive
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metaphorical, symbolic figurative.
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aloof
Definition
distant, unsympathetic, or supercilious in manner, attitude, or feeling.
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ambiguous
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doubtful, uncertain.
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amiable
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gracious, friendly, pleasant, sociable.
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analytical
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pertaining to or proceeding by analysis.
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apathetic
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having or showing little or no emotion.
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apologetic
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sorry, regretful.
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appreciative
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feeling, expressing, or capable of gratitude.
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apprehensive
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uneasy, fearful.
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arbitrary
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unlimited power, uncontrolled or unrestricted by law.
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artificial
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ingenuous, forced.
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assertive
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confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive.
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authoritative
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recognized or accepted as being true or reliable.
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ambivalent
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contradictory, opposites.
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