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Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Amiable
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant; uninterested
Aloof
The quality of being well meaning; kindness
Benevolence
Legally or morally bound to an action or course of action; indebted or grateful
Obliged
Finding (something) out for certain; making sure of
Ascertaining
Not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous or noticeable
Inconspicuous
Caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature/speech/behavior
Acrimonious
Appearance, especially facial appearance/expression; composure
Countenance
In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling
Vehement
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
Cynical
Threats, violence, constraints, or other action upon someone to do something against their will or better judgement
Duress
(Of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Squalid
Unorthodox/unusual acts, habits, or qualities; quirks
Eccentricities
Secretly allowed/conspired (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Connived
Evaded or escaped from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer); (of an idea or fact) failed to be grasped or remembered by (someone)
Eluded
