| Term | Definition |
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brusque |
abrupt, blunt, curt |
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candid |
frank, honest, truthful |
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delinquent |
wanting, failing, overdue |
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dour |
sullen, gloomy, sour |
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obese |
fat, stout, corpulent |
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furtive |
sly, stealthy |
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lucid |
clear in (and to) the mind |
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macabre |
grim, gruesome, death-haunted |
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mature |
ripe, fully developed |
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nebulous |
vague, hazy, indefinite |
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pensive |
deeply thoughtful, wistful |
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placid |
clam, serene, unruffled |
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plaintive |
sad, mournful |
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plausible |
appearing true or reasonable |
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potent |
powerful, very effective |
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pungent |
sharp, stinging, keen |
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rigorous |
rigidly severe, exacting |
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wanton |
senseless, malicious, reckless |
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wary |
cautious, watchful (in facing danger) |
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wily |
crafty, cunning |
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