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1
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Aloof

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not friendly or forthcoming, distant.

2
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bemusement

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To cause to be bewildered; confuse.

3
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conjecture

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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

4
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cynical

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believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

5
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despondent

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feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, or discouragement.

6
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eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

7
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flippant

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

8
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impetuous

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acting or done quickly without thought or care

9
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judicious

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using or showing judgement as to action or practical expediency

10
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nostalgic

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characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia.

11
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objective

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just the facts; no bias or favoritism

12
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quixotic

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exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic or impractical

13
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smugness

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contentedly confident of one’s ability, superiority, or correctness

14
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tentative

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of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental.
-not set in stone,could change

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wary

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watchful; being on ones guard against danger.

16
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Admonishing

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to caution, advise or counsel against something.