Personality

Rhonda R.
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  1. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  2. ineffectual
    not producing an intended consequence
  3. parsimony
    extreme stinginess
  4. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  5. civility
    the act of showing regard for others
  6. insipid
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  7. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  8. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  9. pompous
    puffed up with vanity
  10. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  11. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  12. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  13. debonair
    having a sophisticated charm
  14. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  15. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  16. debilitate
    make weak
  17. sly
    marked by skill in deception
  18. relentless
    never-ceasing
  19. repute
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  20. moron
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  21. savant
    a learned person
  22. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  23. atrocious
    shockingly brutal or cruel
  24. appease
    make peace with
  25. commiserate
    feel or express sympathy or compassion
  26. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  27. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  28. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  29. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  30. despondent
    without or almost without hope
  31. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  32. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  33. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  34. diplomacy
    negotiation between nations
  35. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  36. irreverent
    showing lack of due respect or veneration
  37. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  38. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  39. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  40. earnest
    characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions
  41. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  42. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  43. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  44. impartial
    free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
  45. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  46. imbecile
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  47. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  48. conniving
    acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
  49. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  50. contend
    compete for something
  51. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  52. complaisant
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  53. menial
    relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work
  54. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  55. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  56. anxiety
    a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune
  57. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  58. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  59. exasperate
    make furious
  60. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  61. indulge
    yield to; give satisfaction to
  62. unctuous
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
Created on Sun Jul 22 14:08:44 EDT 2007

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