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soft(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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tame(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, soft)
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abject(adjective, inferior, meek, compliant)
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lowly(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest)
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appreciative(adjective, flattering, respectful, reverent)
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cringing(adjective, inferior, compliant, submissive)
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flattering(adjective, soft, charming, compliant)
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manageable(adjective, calm, quiet, simple, gentle)
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modest(adjective, quiet, gentle, meek)
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patient(adjective, quiet, kind, soft, gentle)
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prostrate(adjective, respect, compliant, flattering)
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subdued(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, soft)
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sycophantic(adjective, soft, inferior, compliant)
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timid(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest)
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tolerant(quiet, gentle, subdued, submissive)
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admiring(adjective, flattering, respectful, reverent)
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forbearing(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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lenient(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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long-suffering(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest)
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smarmy(adjective, soft, charming, flattering)
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