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austere
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adjective
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Strictly simple and plain without decoration |
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bashful
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adjective
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Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy |
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blush
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nounverb noun
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A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame |
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blush
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nounverb verb
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Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame |
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boast
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verb
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To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities |
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brag
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verb
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To speak in a boastful manner |
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cagey
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adjective
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Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion |
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capricious
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adjective
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Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior |
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centrality
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adjective
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The state of being central in location or focus. |
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chintzy
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adjective
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Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material |
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complacent
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adjective
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Being too confident because danger is being ignored. |
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context
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noun
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The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning. |
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coy
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adjective
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Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring |
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dainty
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adjective
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Delicately small and pretty |
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diversion
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noun
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Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation. |
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ego
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noun
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A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. |
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essence
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noun
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The core nature or most important quality of something. |
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fend
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verb
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To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others |
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fickle
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adjective
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Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. |
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finesse
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nounverb noun
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Intricate and refined delicacy |
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