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reflexive(forced, unwilling, obligatory, compulsory)
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refusing
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relaxed
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reluctantly
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renitent
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repellent
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resistive
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retardant
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retardative
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retrograde
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sauntering
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scrupulous(cautious, suspicious, wary, unwillingness)
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self-conscious
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sheepish(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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shrinking(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, meek)
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shuffling
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skeptical(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant, cautious)
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slick
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slow-crawling
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slow-foot
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