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hinder(end, back, last, stern)
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indisposed(slow, modest, humble, shy)
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inverted
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laggard(noun, adverb, slow, sluggish)
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lagging(poor, slow, last, tardy)
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retral(end, back, last, stern)
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retrogressive
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retrospective(concerned, surveying)
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shrinking(weak, soft, base, modest)
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aback(adverb, end, back, round)
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aft(adverb, end, back, last)
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cold(person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
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doltish(simple, slow, stupid, sluggish)
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frigid(person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
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hind(end, back, last, stern)
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icy(person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
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introverted(modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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overdue(adverb, dull, low, slow)
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past(bygone, antecedent, foretime)
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reactionary
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