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100

Showing embarrassment or a lack of self-confidence; behaving in a shy or awkward manner, often due to feeling foolish or bashful.

Sheepish

100

A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource.

Asset

100

Emotionally or physically disconnected; showing a lack of involvement or interest, often in a calm and objective manner.

Detached

100

Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; a state of being a rival or rivals.

Rivalry 

100

Cautious or wary to suspicion; showing a lack of trust or confidence.

Leery

200

Showing contempt or disdain; expressing a feeling that someone or something is unworthy or deserving scorn.

Contemptuous

200

Enduring, lasting, or continuing without change; steadfast or permanent.

Abiding

200

Failing to fulfill one’s duty or obligation, especially in legal or financial matters; often used to describe someone who has committed a crime.

Delinquent

200

To hesitate or stumble in speech or action; to speak or act uncertainty or with difficulty.

Faltered 

200

In a state of wild excitement, confusion, or disorientation; experiencing delirium, often due to illness or extreme emotions.

Delirious

300

In a mischievous or playfully dishonest manner, characteristic of a rogue or rascal.

Roguishly

300

Feeling anxious or fearful about the future; having concern or doubts about something that may happen.

Apprehensive

300

To emit or send out rays, energy, or heat in all directions; to spread or project outward.

Radiate

300

Affected by a strong emotion or feeling, especially, grief, shock, or sorrow; deeply affected or overwhelmed.

Stricken

300

A state of a near-unconsciousness or insensibility; mental numbness or daze.

Stupor

400

In a brave, heroic, or chivalrous manner; with courage and courtesy, especially towards women.

Gallantly

400

The quality or state of being distant, reserved, or indifferent; emotionally or physically detached.

Aloofness

400

In a gloomy, morose, or resentful manner; showing irritation or sulky silence.

Sullenly

400

Dressed or clothed in a particular way; wearing specified garments.

Clad

400

Declared not guilty in a court of law; freed from a criminal charge or accusation.

Acquitted

500

In a careful or cautious manner; with great care or delicacy.

Gingerly

500

Filled with shock, horror, or amazement; struck with overwhelming surprise or fear.

Aghast

500

The state of being confused, perplexed, or disoriented; a feeling of being bewildered or at a loss.

Bewilderment

500

Dressed or clothed in a particular way; wearing specified garments.

Clad

500

In a manner expressing sorrow or regret; with a feeling of remorse or disappointment.

Ruefully