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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bristling | to become rigid with anger or irritation: The man bristled when I asked him to move. |
| Affronted | to offend by an open manifestation of disrespect or insolence: His speech affronted all of us. |
| Incense | homage or adulation. (great respect for) |
| belligerent | of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose: a belligerent tone. |
| Contemptuous | showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful. |
| Vindictive | disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful: a vindictive person. |
| leery | wary; suspicious (usually followed by of ): I'm leery of his financial advice. |
| disquieted | lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness. |