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hardy(mad, bold, brave, naughty)
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irreverent(mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
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pugnacious(mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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resistive(resistant, disobedient, disregardful)
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seditious(disobedient, rebellious)
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anarchistic(unruly, riotous, disobedient, rebellious)
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averse
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belligerent(mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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cocky(mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
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courageous(strong, bold, spirited, brave)
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derisive
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disloyal
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disorderly(wild, contrary, naughty, unruly)
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factious(contrary, naughty, unruly, riotous)
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fearless(strong, bold, spirited, brave)
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hostile(mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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incompliant
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opposed
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perverse
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reckless(mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
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