Helpful Words to Describe Numbers 1 thru 20 - AP Lang, Mr. Goldin

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1

Abashed

made to feel uncomfortable, disconcerted, or embarrassed by something that has happened or been done or said

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2

Acquiescent

tending to accept or allow what others want or demand

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3

Acerbic

sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone

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4

Admiring

feeling or showing esteem and admiration

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5

Affectionate

feeling or showing warm regard, loving

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6

Aloof

removed or distant either physically or emotionally

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7

Allusive

characterized by or containing allusion: making implied or indirect references

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8

Ambiguous

doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness, capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways

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9

Angry

feeling or showing a strong displeasure

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10

Apologetic

feeling or showing regret : regretfully acknowledging fault or failure : expressing an apology

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11

Ardent

characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity

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12

Arrogant

exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner

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13

Awestruck

being filled with awe

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14

Bemused

marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed, lost in thought or reverie, having or showing feelings of wry amusement especially from something that is surprising or perplexing

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15

Bitter

caused by or expressive of severe pain, grief, or regret

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16

Bland

smooth and soothing in manner or quality

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17

Blithe

lacking due thought or consideration : casual, heedless, of a happy lighthearted character or disposition

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18

Caustic

capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive, marked by incisive sarcasm

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19

Cavalier

marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful dismissal of important matters

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20

Celebratory

of, relating to, expressing, or characterized by celebration

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