1. determine: positive connotation; decide, resolve, settle
2. persuade: positive connotation; convince, influence, sway
3. busy: negative connotation; hectic, overworked, rushed
4. discussion: positive connotation; conversation, dialogue, exchange
5. look around: neutral connotation; browse, survey, scan
6. having a lot of money: positive connotation; wealthy, affluent, prosperous
7. curious: positive connotation; inquisitive, interested, eager to learn
8. care: positive connotation; concern, attention, regard
9. quiet: negative connotation; silent, reserved, uncommunicative
10. taking apart: negative connotation; dismantle, disassemble, destroy
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