Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.
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innate -
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.
The innate curiosity of children drives them to explore and learn about the world.
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stingy -
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.
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stilted -
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
When Arthur ran for mayor his stilted manner made it hard for the voters to relate to him.
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fop -
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.
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essence -
The core nature or most important quality of something.
The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.
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austere -
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
The Amish have an austere and simple lifestyle, but it doesn't negatively affect their inner warmth and communal joy.
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ironic -
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.
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primal -
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.
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pretentious -
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.
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sentimental -
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.
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fickle -
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.
