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morosely
-adverb
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations think profoundly and at length; meditate draw irresistibly the attention and interest of (someone) able or willing to receive something anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen gradually gather or acquire
adjective
contemplated
verb
fascinated
verb
receptive
adjective
apprehensive
adjective
accumulate
verb
subdued
adjective
cower
verb
aloof
adjective
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
sullen
-adjective
contempt
-noun
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving scorn anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment turn away (ones eyes or thoughts) twist or bend out of its normal shape hostile and aggressive; given to waging war dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
indignation
-noun
averted
verb
contorted
adjective
belligerently
noun
monotonous
adjective