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Ability - answerspossession of the means or skill to do something. absolves - answerseclare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment. admonish - answersreprimand firmly. ambiguous - answersopen to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. assertive - answersAssertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive bashful - answersreluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy. blather - answerstalk long-windedly without making very much sense. chastened - answers(of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on. condescention - answersan attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain. contemptuousness - answersshowing or expressing contempt contrition - answersContrition or contriteness (from the Latin contritus 'ground to pieces', i.e. crushed by guilt) is sincere and complete remorse for sins one has committed. The remorseful person is said to be contrite. It is a key concept to Christianity. covertly - answersconcealed; secret; disguised. criticise - answersindicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. debilitating - answers(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm deflect - answerscause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course. deluded - answersmake (someone) believe something that is not true. despondant - answersin low spirits from loss of hope or courage. detrimental - answerstending to cause harm. diminished - answersmade smaller or less. diplomatic - answers2. Diplomatic, politic, tactful imply ability to avoid offending others or hurting their feelings, especially in situations where this ability is important. disconsolate - answersvery unhappy and unable to be comforted. indignation - answersanger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. indebted - answersowing gratitude for a service or favour. elicit - answersevoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone. entail - answersinvolve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. exasperating - answersintensely irritating; infuriating. flamboyant - answers(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. flippant - answersnot showing a serious or respectful attitude formidable - answersinspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. forthright - answers(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken. furtive - answersattempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. galvanise - answersshock or excite (someone) into taking action. grovelling - answerslie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards. incongruous - answersnot in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. indignant - answersfeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. indignation - answersstrong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. inexplicable - answersunable to be explained or accounted for. instigated - answersbring about or initiate (an action or event). intensely - answersacute, strong, or vehement, as sensations, feelings, or emotions: intense anger