Ego -
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.
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staid -
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
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finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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strut -
Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.
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Humility -
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.
Despite his success, he always carried himself with humility and never looked down on others.
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cagey -
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion
I asked to read Kyle's novel, but he was acting cagey and said he couldn't show it to me.
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Ironic -
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.
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uppity -
Self-important; arrogant
Mac acted very uppity after winning the sales contest, refusing to even talk to those he considered inferior.
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putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
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coy -
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.
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oblivious -
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Alan was oblivious of the person talking to him because he was staring at his phone.
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fop -
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.
