predispose
verbTo make someone or something more likely to respond or develop in a particular way.
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adjectiveDeliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.
Deliberately contrary
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phlegmatic
adjectiveCalm and not easily stirred to emotion.
Calm and unemotional
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precarious
adjectiveUnstable, insecure, or exposed to danger or failure.
Unstable or insecure
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presumably
adverbAccording to what seems reasonable or likely, though not confirmed.
By reasonable assumption
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prone
adjectiveLikely to experience something or behave in a particular way.
punitive
adjectiveIntended to impose punishment or a penalty.
purported
adjectiveClaimed or alleged to be something, without confirmation.
putative
adjectiveGenerally supposed or claimed to be so, without certainty.
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