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What does contentious mean?

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What does impassive mean?

The comedian’s ___ wit often offended those who couldn’t handle sharp sarcasm.

Holden Caulfield’s ___ attitude often got him into trouble with adults who expected more seriousness.

Even after his mistake, Jake remained ___, acting as if nothing had gone wrong.

The dictator’s ___ behavior led to widespread suffering.

The Party’s control over Oceania was reinforced through ___ propaganda, mocking and manipulating reality to maintain power.

The scientist was known for being ___, preferring to work alone rather than engage with people.

Esther Greenwood was ___ about her future, torn between societal expectations and her own desires.

His ___ remarks made it clear that he thought little of the opposing team.

After experiencing the horrors of war, Paul Bäumer often felt ___, reflecting on the meaning of life and death.

His ___ attitude made him difficult to argue with, as he never seemed to take anything seriously.

The food critic’s ___ review was so sharp and cutting that the restaurant owner refused to display it.

Despite winning the championship, she remained calm and ___, as if she had expected it all along.

The creature in Frankenstein was not inherently evil, but the rejection he faced caused him to develop a ___ outlook on humanity.

It was ___ that the fire station burned down during the fire drill.

The critics’ ___ reviews tore the movie apart, calling it “a disaster of epic proportions.”