Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.
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Body
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gaunt -
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Greta gently caressed her grandmother's gaunt frame which barely covered the small bed.
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Inward
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bashful -
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Mark could never be a salesman because of his bashful personality.
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Happy
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festive -
Cheerful and joyful in spirit or appearance.
There was a festive mood in the air as people gathered for the celebration.
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Stupid
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pointless -
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.
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Dirty
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tawdry -
Showy but cheap and of poor quality
The highly visible set of jewelry was too tawdry to be taken seriously.
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Strong
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ingrained -
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove.
She practiced the piano so many hours each day, that her ability had become practically ingrained and second nature.
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Uncomfortable
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arduous -
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.
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Disgusting
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profane -
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.
The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.
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Afraid
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harrowing -
Intensely distressing
Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.
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Unfriendly
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
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Good
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benign -
Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health
Despite his large size, the dog was completely benign and friendly.
