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melodramatic

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exaggerated and emotional or sentimental

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mirthful

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merry or amusing

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melodramatic

exaggerated and emotional or sentimental

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mirthful

merry or amusing

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nonplussed

surprised and confused so math that they are unsure how to react

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obdurate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

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obsequious

excessively obedient or attentive

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pedantic

annoyingly nitpicky

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penitent

showing sorrow or regret

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placid

not easily upset or excited

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poignant

very sad and regretful

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pretentious

trying to seem importantcausin

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provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction

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recalcitrant

stubborn resistance to authority

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reticent

not sharing feelings or thoughts freely

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reverent

showing profound respect

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sanguine

optimistic or positive despite the circumstances

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sardonic

mocking or cynical

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self-deprecating

conscious of your own shortcomings

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serene

calm and peaceful

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stolid

calm, not feeling

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strident

loud and harsh, grating

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subdued

quiet bc of sadness or worry

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supercilious

prideful and unpleasant

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terse

brief

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timorous

timid, shy

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vexed

agitated, confused

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vindictive

grudge holding

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vitriolic

harsh

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wistful

longing and sad

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wrathful

argumentative

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zealous

active interest and enthusiasm