1
contemplating(verb, questioning)
1
contemptuous
1
contravening(verb, defying)
1
counteractive(adjective, counteractive)
1
countermanding(verb, defying)
1
courageous
1
cross-examining(verb, questioning)
1
crucial(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
daredevil(noun, adjective)
1
dashing(noun, adjective)
1
debating(verb, questioning)
1
defy
1
delicate
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delving(verb, questioning)
1
derisive
1
differing(verb, disagreeing)
1
difficile(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
1
disaffirming(verb, confuting)
1
disavowing(verb, confuting)
1
disdainful
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