subservient -
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.
Because he let others boss him around and treat him in a subservient manner, he really didn't enjoy life.
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Unfriendly
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wisecrack -
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
When they were at lunch, he made a wisecrack about the boss, and everyone at the table laughed.
verb
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Pain
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bruise -
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.
adjective
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Aggressive
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impudent -
Rude and not showing respect
The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.
verb
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Flexible
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wend -
Go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route
The hikers would wend their way across the rough terrain over the course of a day.
adjective
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Strong
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noble -
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.
He announced to the group that he had made the noble decision to donate a large part of his inheritance to charity.
adjective
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Unhappy
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morose -
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.
verb
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Aggressive
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tussle -
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.
verb
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Friendly
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accommodate -
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.
The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.
verb
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Dishonest
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pillage -
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.
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Dangerous
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heresy -
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
Galileo was once accused of heresy for claiming the Earth orbits the sun.
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Angry
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grudge -
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Emma and Sal held a longstanding grudge against each other and could barely stand to be in the same room, but neither one of them remembered what had caused the grudge.
