Restive

RES-tiv (/ˈrɛstɪv/)

impatient, uneasy, or hard to control, especially under restriction.

“The market bloke’s rhyming sales pitch was persuasive enough, but the questionable provenance of his wares left me restive.”

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a set of instructions or guidelines, often for grading or evaluating.

serving to begin something; introductory.

clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.

foul or dirty, especially related to the presence of waste matter.

expressing contempt or disapproval.

intimidated or frightened into submission.