defensive -
To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself.
One of the challenges of a therapist is to achieve the trust of the patient, and overcome the patient's defensive behavior.
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robust -
Strong and healthy; vigorous
Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.
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Disgusting
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sordid -
Dirty and unpleasant.
Fred cleaned up his life, and started a nice family, and he didn't want to be reminded of his sordid past that involved drugs and dishonest activity.
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invasive -
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption.
The invasive plant species quickly took over the garden, choking out native flowers.
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
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Old
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frumpy -
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
With her frumpy clothes, Penny was never invited to parties.
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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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Boring
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tedious -
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
The meeting was so tedious that the employees couldn't even pay attention.
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Flexible
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supple -
Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.
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Weak
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wispy -
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
Amy and Sam liked to lie on the grass looking up at the wispy clouds float by.
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sly -
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
Walt was sly in the way that he would promise everything to everyone, without intending to fulfill his promises.
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dignified -
Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect.
Even in defeat, the politician remained dignified and thanked his supporters.
