10 descriptive words Flashcards

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Serene

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  1. Serene
    Definition: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
    Sentence Example: The lake was serene, reflecting the clear blue sky above.
    Synonyms: Calm, tranquil, peaceful, composed
    Antonyms: Agitated, disturbed, turbulent, chaotic
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Meticulous

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  1. Meticulous
    Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
    Sentence Example: She was meticulous in her preparations for the event, ensuring everything was perfect.
    Synonyms: Thorough, detailed, careful, exact
    Antonyms: Careless, sloppy, hasty, imprecise
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Vibrant

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  1. Vibrant
    Definition: Full of energy, life, or color; lively.
    Sentence Example: The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, their colors bright and cheerful.
    Synonyms: Bright, energetic, lively, dynamic
    Antonyms: Dull, lifeless, muted, flat
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Tangible

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  1. Tangible
    Definition: Perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt.
    Sentence Example: There was a tangible sense of excitement in the air as the event drew closer.
    Synonyms: Touchable, real, physical, concrete
    Antonyms: Intangible, abstract, unseen, unreal
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Fervent

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  1. Fervent
    Definition: Showing or expressing passionate intensity.
    Sentence Example: He was fervent in his desire to make a positive impact on the world.
    Synonyms: Passionate, enthusiastic, ardent, zealous
    Antonyms: Indifferent, apathetic, cold, dispassionate
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Reminiscent

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  1. Reminiscent
    Definition: Tending to remind one of something; evoking memories.
    Sentence Example: The smell of fresh bread was reminiscent of her grandmother’s kitchen.
    Synonyms: Evocative, nostalgic, suggestive, reflective
    Antonyms: Forgetful, unrelated, distant, dissimilar
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Poignant

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  1. Poignant
    Definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply affecting.
    Sentence Example: The movie had a poignant ending that left the audience in tears.
    Synonyms: Moving, touching, emotional, heart-wrenching
    Antonyms: Unemotional, unfeeling, indifferent, indifferent
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Cathartic

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  1. Cathartic
    Definition: Providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions.
    Sentence Example: Writing about her struggles proved to be a cathartic experience.
    Synonyms: Therapeutic, cleansing, purging, healing
    Antonyms: Suppressive, stifling, harmful, painful
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Dogmatic

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  1. Dogmatic
    Definition: Stubbornly adhering to a set of principles or beliefs, often without consideration for others.
    Sentence Example: His dogmatic approach to the debate made it difficult to have an open-minded discussion.
    Synonyms: Rigid, inflexible, stubborn, narrow-minded
    Antonyms: Open-minded, flexible, adaptable, tolerant
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Obstinate

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  1. Obstinate
    Definition: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or behavior.
    Sentence Example: Despite the evidence presented, he remained obstinate in his belief that the idea wouldn’t work.
    Synonyms: Stubborn, unyielding, inflexible, determined
    Antonyms: Flexible, agreeable, compliant, yielding
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