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Elliot R.
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  1. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
  2. modesty
    formality and propriety of manner
  3. optimistic
    hopeful that the best will happen in the future
  4. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  5. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  6. apathetic
    showing little or no emotion or animation
  7. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  8. void
    an empty area or space
  9. conceit
    the trait of being unduly vain
  10. vanity
    feelings of excessive pride
  11. apologist
    a person who argues to defend some policy or institution
  12. transcribe
    write out, as from speech or notes
  13. provocative
    serving or tending to excite or stimulate
  14. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  15. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
Created on Thu May 12 13:14:58 EDT 2011

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