7
intrepid(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
7
presumptuous(adjective, close, open, cool, free)
7
spirited(adjective, strong, energetic, lively, ready)
7
spunky(adjective, strong, smart, energetic, passionate)
7
stalwart(adjective, strong, bold, spirited, brave)
7
uneasy(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
7
wise(adjective, close, open, cool, free)
6
brassy(adjective, cool, tough, smart, attitude)
6
fearful(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
6
flippant(adjective, smart, lively, mad, bold)
6
malapert(adjective, attitude, mad, bold, courtesy)
6
mettlesome(adjective, bright, energetic, passionate, determined)
6
venturous(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
5
crude(adjective, bold, pushy)
5
disturbed(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
5
flip(adjective, cool, tough, smart, attitude)
5
in suspense(expression, adjective, idiom, upset, excited)
5
perturbed(adjective, shy, worried, afraid, apprehensive)
5
powerful
5
pushy(adjective, cool, tough, smart, attitude)
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