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Fraught

Adjective
Meaning

• Full of, accompanied by, or involving something specified, usually something unpleasant
• Characterized by or causing tension or stress:

Startle

Verb
Meaning

• To disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
• To cause to start involuntarily, by or as by a sudden shock.

Jester

Noun
Meaning

• a person who is given to witticisms, jokes, and pranks.
• a professional fool or clown, especially at a medieval court.

Indiscreet

Adjective
Meaning

• not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection:

Benevolent

Adjective
Meaning

• characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings:
• desiring to help others; charitable:
• intended for benefits rather than profit: