5
dilatory(adjective, dull, slow, late, remiss)
5
disinclined(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
5
half-baked(adjective, simple, slow, stupid, boring)
5
half-witted(adjective, dull, simple, ability, slow)
5
hinder(adjective, end, back, last, stern)
5
indisposed(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
5
inverted(adjective, adverb)
5
laggard(noun, adjective, adverb, slow, sluggish)
5
lagging(adjective, poor, slow, last, tardy)
5
retral(adjective, end, back, last, stern)
5
retrogressive(adjective, precede)
5
retrospective(adjective, concerned, surveying)
5
shrinking(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
5
topsy-turvy
4
aback(adjective, adverb, end, back, round)
4
aft(adjective, adverb, end, back, last)
4
around(adverb, approach, precede)
4
cold(adjective, person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
4
doltish(adjective, simple, slow, stupid, sluggish)
4
frigid(adjective, person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
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