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uppity - Self-important; arrogant

Mac acted very uppity after winning the sales contest, refusing to even talk to those he considered inferior.

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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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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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chintzy - Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material

Brad was so chintzy when it came to spending money for clothes, that he hadn't bought a new shirt or pants for 10 years.

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swagger - A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner

After getting a makeover, a newly confident Tim walked down the street with a swagger.

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snob - A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

Victor used to be friends with Pete, but once Victor suddenly became rich, he acted like a snob and refused to associate with Pete.

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unassuming - Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.

Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.

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prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.

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compulsion - A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.

His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.

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cagey - Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion

I asked to read Kyle's novel, but he was acting cagey and said he couldn't show it to me.

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brag - To speak in a boastful manner

Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.

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putter - To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing

When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.