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Strident
loud and harsh; grating.
Exuberant
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.
Absent-mindedly
lost in thought and unaware of one’s surroundings or actions
Philosophy
the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language.
Raunchiness
slovenly, dirty a raunchy panhandler
Agitation
a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
Pantomimes
a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.
Maliciously
in a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm.
Amiably
in a friendly and pleasant manner.
Understated
presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.
Emphasis
special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
Affirmation
the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.
Quizzically
comically quaint or fanciful
Hostile
unfriendly; antagonistic.
Saucily
in an impudent or impertinent manner
Facetiousness
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
Ridicule
the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
Elaborate
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Indignantly
in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.
Ludicrous
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
Deference
humble submission and respect.
Prosperous
successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
Jubilance
showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant:
Taut
stretched or pulled tight; not slack.