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Things contempt often describes ("contempt ________")
How contempt often is described ("________ contempt")
- such
- deepest
- natured
- cool
- lofty
- insolent
- greater
- aristocratic
- certain
- obvious
- infinite
- much
- apparent
- deep
- cold
- angry
- supercilious
- great
- utmost
- unconcealed
- supreme
- affected
- universal
- arrogant
- healthy
- mild
- perfect
- haughty
- fierce
- open
- equal
- scathing
- general
- undisguised
- quiet
- withering
- usual
- proud
- mutual
- bitter
- habitual
- extreme
- unmitigated
- sublime
- veiled
- careless
- criminal
- icy
- thorough
- outright
- savage
- intense
- intellectual
- everlasting
- slight
- greatest
- hearty
- concealed
- fine
- marked
- disguised
- sovereign
- civil
- profound
- utter
- calm
- self
- mingled
- secret
- amused
- complete
- alleged
- absolute
- silent
- indignant
- cynical
- ineffable
