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revolutionary(unruly, riotous, disobedient, rebellious)
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sassy(informal, mad, bold, naughty)
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self-willed
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spunky(strong, bold, spirited, courageous)
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stouthearted(persistent, brave, obstinate, insistent)
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subversive(riotous, disobedient, rebellious)
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treacherous
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truculent(hostile, hateful, aggressive, belligerent)
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abusive(sharp, cross, fierce, hostile)
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adamant(persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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bad
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balky
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barefaced(mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
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cantankerous(persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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chivalrous(strong, bold, spirited, brave)
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conflicting
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contradictory(oppositional, counteractive)
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cussed(hostile, persistent, obstinate, insistent)
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dauntless(strong, bold, spirited, brave)
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determined(persistent, obstinate, stubborn, courageous)
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