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unwitting(adj.) inadvertent, unintentional; unaware
unswerving(adj.) steadfast; constant
inhibiting(adj.) holding back, restraining
antagonistic(adj.) apposing; hostile, unfriendly
elusive(adj.) hard to express, define, or capture
skeptic(n) doubter, one who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
simultaneous(adj.) happening or existing at the same time
tranquil(a) peaceful; quiet
intractable(adj.) hard to control or manage
turmoil(n) disorder; chaos
vanquish(v) to conquer, defeat thoroughly
erratic(a) unpredictable
vociferous(adj.) talkative; crying out noisily
garrulous(adj.) excessively talkative, esp. about trivial matters
effusive(adj.) unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy
taciturn(adj.) silent; reserved; RETICENT
miserly(adj.) stingy; PARSIMONIOUS
munificent(adj.) extremely generous
spendthrift(n) squanderer, recklessly wasteful person
raucous(a) noisy and disorderly
inquisitive(a) curious
sophisticated(adj.) URBANE; complex or intricate
stamina(n) enduring strength and energy
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Creator endysea
Created October 13, 2009
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