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Adjectives Flashcards

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bereaved

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deprived of a close relation or friend through their death

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frantic

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distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
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conducted in a hurried, excited, and disorganized way

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coy

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(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring
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reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive

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captivating

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capable of attracting and holding interest; charming

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thunderstruck

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extremely surprised or shocked

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startled

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feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm

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sanguine

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

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unilateral

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(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others
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relating to or affecting only one side of an organ, the body, or another structure

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eerie

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weird, eerie, uncanny mean mysteriously strange or fantastic. weird may imply an unearthly or supernatural strangeness or it may stress queerness or oddness. eerie suggests an uneasy or fearful consciousness that mysterious and malign powers are at work.

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pasty

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Like paste, sticky. These mashed potatoes aren’t cooked well; they are very pasty. pale, lacking colour, having a pallor He is pasty-faced

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convoluted

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(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow
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intricately folded, twisted, or coiled

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eponymous

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(of a person) giving their name to something
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(of a thing) named after a particular person or group

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succinct

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(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed

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susceptible

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likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
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capable or admitting of

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reprehensible

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deserving censure or condemnation

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immemorial

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originating in the distant past; very old

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latent

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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed
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(of a disease) not yet manifesting the usual symptoms

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abiding

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(of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time; enduring

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apathetic

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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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august

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respected and impressive

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cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

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crestfallen

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sad and disappointed

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debonair

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(of a man) confident, stylish, and charming

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docile

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ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

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exorbitant

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(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

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fallacious

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based on a mistaken belief

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indubitable

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impossible to doubt; unquestionable

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insipid

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lacking flavour; weak or tasteless
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lacking vigour or interest

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insuperable

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(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome

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meretricious

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apparently attractive but having no real value
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relating to or characteristic of a prostitute

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mettlesome

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(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively

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munificent

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characterized by or displaying great generosity

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odious

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extremely unpleasant; repulsive

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prodigious

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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
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unnatural or abnormal

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propitious

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giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable
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favourably disposed towards someone

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quotidian

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of or occurring every day; daily

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saccharine

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excessively sweet or sentimental

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salutary

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(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial
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health-giving

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toothsome

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(of food) temptingly tasty

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retrograde

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directed or moving backwards
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reverting to an earlier and inferior condition

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draconian

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(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe

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opaque

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not able to be seen through; not transparent

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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank
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(of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject’s knowledge

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miscellaneous

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(of items or people gathered or considered together) of various types or from different sources
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(of a collection or group) composed of members or elements of different kinds

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avid

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having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
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having an eager desire for

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stand-offish

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distant and cold in manner; unfriendly

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euphonious

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(of sound, especially speech) pleasing to the ear

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ubiquitous

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present, appearing, or found everywhere

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distraught

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very worried and upset

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pristine

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in its original condition; unspoilt
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clean and fresh as if new; spotless

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philistine

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hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts

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diabolical

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characteristic of the Devil, or so evil as to be suggestive of the Devil
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disgracefully bad or unpleasant

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erratic

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not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

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detrimental

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tending to cause harm

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amenable

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open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
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capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible

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exhilarating

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making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling

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precocious

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(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected
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(of behaviour or ability) having developed at an earlier age than is usual or expected

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sordid

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involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
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dirty or squalid

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unadorned

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not adorned; plain

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excruciating

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intensely painful
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very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious

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conceivable

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capable of being imagined or grasped mentally

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loath

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reluctant; unwilling

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unanimous

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(of two or more people) fully in agreement
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(of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved

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unbecoming

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(especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering
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(of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly

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ominous

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giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious

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frisky

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playful and full of energy

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illustrious

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well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

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affirmative

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agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request
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supportive, hopeful, or encouraging

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luscious

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(of food or drink) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
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appealing strongly to the senses; pleasingly rich
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(of a woman) very sexually attractive

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devoid

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entirely lacking or free from

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intermittent

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occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

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delinquent

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(typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime
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failing in one’s duty

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serrated

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having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike
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a knife with a serrated edge

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abrasive

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(of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding
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showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh

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versatile

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able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
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changeable; inconstant

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susceptible

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likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
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capable or admitting of

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rigid

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unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible
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not able to be changed or adapted

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impeccable

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in accordance with the highest standards; faultless

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imminent

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about to happen

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immaculate

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perfectly clean, neat, or tidy
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(botany;zoology) uniformly coloured without spots or other marks

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compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
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not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction
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not able to be resisted; overwhelming

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vapid

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offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland

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invaluable

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extremely useful; indispensable

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inconceivable

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not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable

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ecstatic

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feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
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involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence

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idiosyncratic

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relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual

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throbbing

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beating with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsating
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causing pain in a series of regular beats

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eminent

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(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere
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(of a positive quality) present to a notable degree

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paramount

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more important than anything else; supreme
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having supreme power

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transitory

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not permanent

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formidable

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inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

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archaic

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very old or old-fashioned
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(of a word or a style of language) no longer in everyday use but sometimes used to impart an old-fashioned flavour

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singular

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exceptionally good or great; remarkable

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bohemian

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socially unconventional in an artistic way

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inevitable

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certain to happen; unavoidable

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vehement

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showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

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par excellence

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better or more than all others of the same kind

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astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

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incensed

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very angry; enraged

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damp

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slightly wet

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preposterous

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contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

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malevolent

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having or showing a wish to do evil to others

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taut

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stretched or pulled tight; not slack
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(especially of muscles or nerves) tense; not relaxed

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lopsided

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with one side lower or smaller than the other

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amiss

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not quite right; inappropriate or out of place

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primordial

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existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval

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punitive

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inflicting or intended as punishment
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(of a tax or other charge) extremely high

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ostensibly

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as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently

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pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

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illustrious

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well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

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repentant

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expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful

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inconsequential

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not important or significant

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preposterous

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contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

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reprehensible

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deserving censure or condemnation

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granular

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resembling or consisting of small grains or particles

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herculean

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requiring great strength or effort

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invariable

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never changing

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industrious

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working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent

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archetypal

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very typical of a certain kind of person or thing

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pro rata

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proportional

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undeterred

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persevering with something despite setbacks

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myopic

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short-sighted
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lacking foresight or intellectual insight

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