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cringe(verb, draw, approach, seek, recoil)
8
fainthearted(adjective, weak, nervous, worried, reserved)
8
fear(verb, bother, worry, avoid, stress)
8
fire(noun, verb, phrasal verb, move, drop)
8
indisposed(adjective, forced, averse, unwilling, loath)
8
insecure(adjective, feel doubt, characteristic, awkward, doubtful)
8
propel(verb, throw, fling, toss, noun)
8
yellow(adjective, weak, nervous, worried, fearful)
7
distant(adjective, quiet, gentle, cold, unfriendly)
7
bowl(verb, fling, toss, action, throw)
7
careful(adjective, quality, alert, safe, cautious)
7
dart(verb, move, dash, cast, send)
7
halfhearted(adjective, irresolute, characteristic, timidity, shyness)
7
indecisive(adjective, irresolute, characteristic, timidity, shyness)
7
shilly-shally(adjective, irresolute, characteristic, timidity, shyness)
7
skimpy(adjective, poor, small, inadequate, boring)
7
swerve(verb, start, slip, depart, pause)
7
undecided(adjective, irresolute, characteristic, timidity, shyness)
7
unresponsive(adjective, quiet, reserved, characteristic, gentle)
7
unsufficient(adjective, characteristic, weak, short, failing)
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