in a shy way meant to be alluring
coyly
uncertainty or unable to make a choice; having mixed feelings about someone or something
ambivalence
cause interest or excitement; feel irritated or resentful
piqued
liking or attraction
affinity
doted
to be extremely and uncritically fond of
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
resolve
firm determination or do something (noun); settle or find a solution (verb)
mulled
to think about something deeply and at length
He was always ______ to his peers and teachers.
reverent - feeling or showing deep respect
I could not decide if I wanted pizza for lunch, but they didn't have it so I walked down the hall ______.
stoically - impassively or indifferently
I could not ______ how someone could be so rude and not care.
fathom - understand after much thought
One thing I don't like about them is that they _____ lie to people.
blatantly - done openly and unashamedly
wealth
prosperity
inflexible
stringent
apparent
palpable
alleviate
mollified