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hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight); or one already engaged in a fight or war

contented (unworried and satisfied) — often to a fault

a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority

or:

to reject as not good enough

to disagree; or disagreement or conflict — typically between people who cooperate, and often with official or majority beliefs

doubtful

giving careful attention to detail

or:

excessively concerned with cleanliness or matters of taste

effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful

a non-doctor who practices the profession of assisting women in childbirth; or to assist in childbirth

or:

someone who helps bring something into existence; or the act of helping to bring something into existence

to continue — often despite difficulty

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and accumulation of fluid in the lungs; caused by infectious agents (e.g., viruses or bacteria) or by inhalation of certain irritants

sharp or intense — typically arousing deep emotion such as sadness, but possibly having or creating a sharp smell, taste, or insight

a member of or relating to any of the Western churches that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation

regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration — sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear

careful to behave ethically and/or diligently (with great care and attention to detail)

English dramatist and poet frequently cited as the greatest writer in the English language and who wrote such works as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet (1564-1616)

to shrivel (wrinkle and contract — usually from lack of water)

or:

to become weaker; or feel humiliated