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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| protective | x/x | Adjective, Adjective |
| domineering | xx/x | Adjective |
| overbearing | /x/x | Adjective |
| headstrong | /x | Adjective |
| overzealous | xx/x | Adjective |
| uptight | x/ | Adjective |
| possessive | x/x | Adjective |
| bossy | /x | Noun |
| neglectful | x/x | Adjective |
| paranoid | /xx | Noun |
| abusive | x/x | Adjective |
| affectionate | x/xx | Adjective |
| overreacting | /xxxx | Verb |
| distrustful | x/x | Adjective |
| arrogant | /xx | Adjective |
| obsessive | x/x | Adjective |
| obnoxious | x/x | Adjective |
| mistrustful | x/x | Adjective |
| pushy | /x | Adjective |
| clingy | /x | Adjective |
| unfriendly | x/x | Adjective |
| irresponsible | xx/xx | Adjective |
| nosy | /x | Adjective |
| cautious | /x | Adjective |
| irritable | /xxx | Adjective |
| bitchy | /x | Adjective |
| overreaching | /xxx | Noun |
| annoying | x/x | Adjective |
| aggressive | x/x | Adjective |
| neurotic | x/x | Adjective |
| unsympathetic | xxx/x | Adjective |
| stubborn | /x | Adjective |
| reclusive | x/x | Adjective |
| snobbish | /x | Adjective |
| restrictive | x/x | Adjective |
| immature | xx/ | Adjective |
| doting | /x | Adjective |
| unreasonable | x/xx | Adjective |
| hyperactive | xx/x | Adjective |
| excitable | x/xx | Adjective |
| insufferable | x/xxx | Adjective |
| rebellious | x/x | Adjective |
| sheltered | /x | Adjective |
| envious | /xx | Adjective |
| spoilt | / | Adjective |
| overweening | xx/x | Adjective |
| superstitious | xx/x | Adjective |
| hypersensitive | xx/xx | Adjective |
| mothering | /xx | Noun |
| parenting | /xx | Noun |
| mom | / | Noun |
| attitude | /xx | Noun |
| father | /x | Noun |
| brothers | /x | Noun |
| stance | / | Noun |
| behaviors | x/x | Noun |
| tendencies | /xx | Noun |
| husband | /x | Noun |
| family | /xx | Noun |
| being | /x | Verb |
| described | x/ | Verb |
| environment | x/xx | Noun |
| behaviour | x/x | Noun |
| relationships | x/xx | Noun |
| style | / | Noun |
| feelings | /x | Noun |
| become | x/ | Verb |
| love | / | Noun |
| adoptive | x/x | Adjective |
| authoritarian | xxx/xx | Adjective, Noun |
| dysfunctional | x/xx | Adjective |
| extroverted | /xxx | Adjective |
| nurturing | /xx | Adjective, Verb, Noun |
| submissive | x/x | Adjective, Noun |
| supportive | x/x | Adjective |
| uncaring | x/x | Adjective, Noun |
| workaholic | /x/x | Noun, Adjective |
| bulletproof | /xx | Adjective, Verb |
| milestone | /x | Noun, Verb |
| no | / | Noun, Adverb, Adjective |
| stonewall | /x | Name, Verb, Adjective |
| shirtless | /x | Adjective |
| sorta | /x | Adverb |
| die | / | Verb, Noun |
