12
low(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
12
quiet(adjective, reserved, suppress, restrained, modest)
12
uncertain(adjective, awkward, hesitant, cautious, insecure)
11
blench(verb, draw, approach, seek, recoil)
11
averse(adjective, diffident, forced, unwilling, loath)
11
circumspect(adjective, characteristic, quiet, careful, thoughtful)
11
dash(verb, fling, toss, move, action)
11
gingerly(adjective, careful, safe, cautious, suspicious)
10
lob(verb, throw, toss, noun, informal)
10
balk(verb, stop, quiet, reject, start)
10
loath(adjective, diffident, forced, averse, unwilling)
10
unconfident(adjective, feel doubt, characteristic, timidity, shyness)
9
insufficient(adjective, weak, inadequate, lacking, poor)
9
disinclined(adjective, hesitant, diffident, forced, averse)
9
uneager(adjective, diffident, forced, averse, unwilling)
8
chuck(verb, throw, noun, force, drive)
8
tentative(adjective, quiet, uncertain, modest, doubtful)
8
anxious(adjective, weak, awkward, doubtful, tense)
8
avoid(verb, adverb, reject, worry, dismiss)
8
conscious(adjective, characteristic, quiet, reserved, timid)
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