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  1. aggressive
    showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
    But Bowser could appoint new and aggressive leaders in other city agencies, where Gray’s appointees have tended to be more cautious. Washington Post
  2. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
    Patrick was a bright, amiable, undaunted fellow with whom we got along very well. Long Walk to Freedom
  3. ashamed
    feeling guilt or embarrassment or remorse
    Then, ashamed and embarrassed, he disappeared under a duvet and grieved. BBC (Nov 4, 2014)
  4. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
    She seemed dazed, bewildered by this sudden news about Baker. Rebecca
  5. confused
    unable to think with clarity or act intelligently
    It took a second for this to register; her face was confused at first, and then the realization of what Moss meant grew, lighting up her eyes, her mouth slowly dropping open. Anger Is a Gift
  6. delighted
    greatly pleased
    The owner was delighted and said it was the happiest day of his life. Stuart Little
  7. disappointed
    sadly unsuccessful
    She lets her face fall into a disappointed scowl. Ask the Passengers
  8. embarrassed
    feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
    Together, they embrace then pull apart as if embarrassed by the physical closeness. Seattle Times (Nov 10, 2014)
  9. enraged
    marked by extreme anger
    He felt enraged, violent, on the edge of explosion. Unbroken
  10. furious
    marked by extreme anger
    Loki was furious, seeing much of his dinner about to be devoured, and he struck at the eagle with his spear, hoping to force it to drop its plundered food. Norse Mythology
  11. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
    Belligerent student protests were firing up the already hostile attitude inside the school. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High
  12. inferior
    of or characteristic of low rank or importance
    The Colvins lived in King Hill, a neighborhood that meant “poor” or “inferior” to most who didn’t live there. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
  13. interested
    showing curiosity or fascination or concern
    While it was understandable that the press might be interested in these things, I nevertheless found their curiosity difficult to satisfy. Long Walk to Freedom
  14. isolated
    being or feeling set or kept apart from others
    At the same time, those who performed experiments ceased to be lonely and isolated individuals; they became members of an experimental network. The Invention of Science
  15. mad
    roused to anger
    But that don’t sound right, so I try Miss Cook, my daddy got mad when I wasn’t doing my schoolwork and ripped up this book. Finding Langston
  16. powerful
    having great force or effect
    Even the powerful president of the University of North Carolina in neighboring Chapel Hill was not immune from these attacks. The Best of Enemies
  17. scared
    made afraid
    I was so scared I’d get lost, sweat prickled under my arms. Finding Langston
  18. skeptical
    marked by or given to doubt
    But Hunt was skeptical and not shy about expressing his doubts. The Devil in the White City
  19. terrified
    thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
    Halfway up the lake, just as he started to step over a log, he was absolutely terrified by an explosion under his feet. Hatchet
  20. withdrawn
    tending to be reserved, quiet, or introspective
    These days he is quieter and more withdrawn. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
Created on Thu Jul 07 12:30:03 EDT 2022 (updated Fri Jul 08 11:06:21 EDT 2022)

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