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forceful(adjective, tough, smart, energetic, determined)
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free-swinging(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
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fretful(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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goosey
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hyper(adjective, upset, energetic, excited, determined)
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impolite(adjective, rude, bold, impudent, brazen)
2
irritable(anxious, worried, tense)
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lionhearted(strong, tough, noble, bold, spirited)
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perky(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
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presuming(adjective, close, open, cool, free)
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red-blooded(strong, tough, bold, spirited, brave)
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snippety(adjective, attitude, informal, courtesy, impudent)
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snippy(adjective, smart, attitude, informal, rude)
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solicitous(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
2
spooked(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
2
strong-willed(adjective, energetic, determined, vigorous, noble)
2
tenacious(strong, tough, determined, vigorous, bold)
2
tough(adjective, strong, smart, energetic, vigorous)
2
twitchy(anxious, worried, tense, restless, uneasy)
2
undaunted(strong, bold, spirited, brave, daring)
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