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childlike |
The teenager's happiness over the small gift was childlike.
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lonely |
When I am away from home, I sometimes feel lonely.
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optimistic |
The idea of a person mastering there own destiny and an optimistic view of human nature.
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pessimistic |
The woman was pessimistic about getting the job after her bad interview.
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bitter |
Who is so lonely but feels bitter and doesn't believe he can make friends?
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attractive |
She found him very attractive.
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dreamer |
Lennie could be seen as a dreamer, he envisages petting rabbits.
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ambitious |
The company set some very ambitious goals for the year.
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flirt |
Who is the flirt who likes to visit the bunkhouse?
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criminal |
The criminal managed to elude justice.
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killer |
Who is the killer? Of mice? of puppies? of women? of men?
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cowardly |
Cowardly is an antonym to brave.
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intelligent |
A clever person is said to be intelligent.
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bully |
Could we consider Curley a bully?
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strong |
The punch was strong enough to concuss another man, but he didn't even feel it.
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outsider |
Crooks could be seen as an outsider, he is black and lives in the stable not in the bunkhouse.
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aggressive |
She had been aggressive in the argument.
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