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1
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incongruous

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-lacking in harmony, compatibility, or appropriateness

2
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profuse

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-exhibiting great abundance; plentiful; copious; bountiful

3
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surly

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-I’ll-humored; churlish/grumpy in manner or mood; sullen and gruff

4
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bucolic

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-relating to or typical of the countryside or its people; rustic

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alacrity

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-a cheerful or eager readiness or willingness, often manifested by brisk, lively action or promptness in response

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equivocate

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-to be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or to avoid committing oneself to anything definite

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assiduous

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-constant in application it attention; devoted; attentive

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cavort

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  1. to bound or prance about 2. to have lively boisterous fun; to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner
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efficacious

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-capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, ect.

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ribald

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offensive in speech or gesture

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morose

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-gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent

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poignant

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-evoking sadness or regret

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pretentious

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-attempting to impress by acting more important/talented than you are

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quizzical

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-odd, eccentric, amusing

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malicious

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-purposely hurtful

16
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recumbent

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  1. reclining; lying down

2. resting; inactive; idle