Adjectives Flashcards
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Subtle
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Subdued/ Muted
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Sacrosanct
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Inviolable/ Unchallengeable/ Inalienable
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Amicable
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Cordial/ Amiable/ Harmonious
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Hypocritical
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Sanctimonious/ Pious/ Self-righteous/ Holier-than-thou
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Viral
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Quickly/ Fervently/ Aggressively spreading/ growing
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Unavoidable
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Inescapable/ Ineluctable/ Inexorable
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Intrusive
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Invasive/ Obtrusive/ Meddlesome
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Subdued
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Gloomy/ Despondent/ Dispirited
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Steady (increase)
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Gradualist/ Progressive/ Incremental
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Palpable
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Perceptible/ Discernibles/ Incontrovertible
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Sluggish
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Bearish/ Slow/ Stagnating/
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Bullish
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Grow fast
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Accompanying
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Concomitant/ Collateral/ Consequent
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Counterproductive
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Backfiring/ Ineffectual/ Useless/ Unworkable
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Practical
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Functional/ Feasible/ Constructive/ Efficient/ Pragmatic
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Risky
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Precarious/ Dicey/ Perilous/ Treacherous
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Deliberate
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Purposeful/ Intentional/ Calculated/ Conscious/ Meticulous
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Inept
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Incompetent/ Poor/ Awkward/ Bumbling/ Inefficient
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Tangible
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Substantial/ Touchable/ Papable/ Appreciable
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Perfect
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Flawless/ Impeccable/ Ideal/ Faultless
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Misguided
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Ill-conceived/ Imprudent/ Erroneous/ Foolish/ Unwise/ Wrong
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Inhuman
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Cruel/ Harsh/ Unkind/ Uncompassionate/ Unsympathetic
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Constant / Unending
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Ceaseless/ Incessant
Consistent/ Perpetual/ Continuance/ Unrelenting
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Willing
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Agreeable
Eager/ Enthusiastic/ Prepared/ Inclined/ Responsible
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Harmless
Inoffensive/ Innocuous
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Overrated
Too much credit/ Rated too highly
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Body
Physical aspect
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Spirit
Emotional aspect
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Mind
Cognitive/ Logical/ Mental Psychological
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Disapproving
Critical of
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Outdated
Outmoded/ Archiac
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Pressing
Urgent/ Dire/ Necessary/ Imperative
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Genuine
Authentic/ Legitimate
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Thriving
Blossoming/ Expanding/ Growing/ Burgeoning/ Advancing
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Lenient
Forgiving/ Merciful
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Specific
Clearly defined
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Reasonable
Sensible/ Fair
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Long-standing
Well/long-established/ Persistent/ Prevailing/ Deep-rooted
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Promise
Claim / Pledge / Vow / Guarantee / Assure
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Separate
Isolate / Disconnect / Split / Divide / Segregate
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Siphon away (figurative)
Take away
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Gather
Congregate / Convene / Meet / Flock together / Crowd / Assemble
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Socialise
Interact / Converse / Mingle / Enjoy one another's company
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Devote
Commit / Pledge / Sacrifice / Dedicate
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Grounded in
Based on / Rooted in
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Increasing
Growing / Rising / Escalating
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Associated with
Affiliated with / Linked to / Pertaining to / Related to
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Ailing
Sickly / Weak / Debilitated / Dying / Failing / In poor condition / Inadequate / Substandard / Flawed
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Progessively
Gradually, Incrementally, Steadily, Increasingly, Phased, Slowly
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Weakened
Eroded / Debilitated / Incapacitated / Tired / Exhausted / Worn out / Diminished
Reduced / Decreased / Lessened / Depleted
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Extreme
Utmost / Intense / Severe
Drastic / Serious / Radical
Excessive
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Developing
Growing / Evolving
| Expanding / Advancing / Broadening
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Global
Worldwide / International / Universal
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Necessary
Essential / Indispensable / Vital
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Heavy (many use)
Vigorous / Sizeable / Substantial
| Hefty / Considerable / Intensive
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Very
Exact / Actual / Precise / Particular / Specific / Distinct
| Mere / Simple / Sheer / Utter
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Certain
Particular / Specific
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Evil
Acts of injustice / Wrong / Bad / Immoral / Sinful
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Capable of
Able to / Competent / Proficient
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Unnecessary jabbering
Incoherent / incomprehensible / meaningless / senseless / pointless / trivial chatter / exchanges
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Difficult
Hard / Strenuous / Arduous / Laborious / Tough / Gruelling
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Meandering
Rather than a direct path to achieve our goal, we move from site to site in an indirect, aimless way
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Seductive
Tempting / Enticing / Alluring
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Meaningful
Significant / Important / Consequential
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Pristine
Immaculate / In perfect condition / Spotless / Clean / Unblemished
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On balance
Overall / All in all / All things considered / For the most / Generally
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Failed
futile / disastrous / unsuccessful / botched / disappointed / failed to achieve intended outcomes / diminished / weakened
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Spartan (4 different contexts / meaning)
Showing or characterised by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury.
Plain / Bare / Simple
Harsh / Hard / Rigorous / Arduous / Strict / Stern / Severe / Rigid
Frugal / Stringent
Bleak / Joyless / Grim
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Outside and inside
Internal and external
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New
Novel / Fresh / Modern / Unconventional
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Stunning
Amazing / Impressive
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Unnatural
Abnormal / Strange / Weird
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Bad
Negative / Undesirable / Adverse / Disruptive / Devestating / Deleterious / Damaging / Evil / Malicious
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No point
Futile / Purposeless / Meaningless / Pointless
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Powerful
Stronger / More effective
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Impossible
Unattainable / Unachievable
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Changing
Shifting
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Poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
"a poignant reminder of the passing of time"
Touching / Moving
Saddening / Pitiful / Pathetic
Wretched / Miserable / Bitter / Painful
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Disenchanted
Disillusioned
Disappointed
Dissatisfied
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Whopping
Monumental/ Staggering / Enormous/ Massive
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Well-founded
Justified / Warranted / Legitimate / Valid / Well-grounded
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Newfound
Recently discovered
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Gradual
Slight / Slow / Moderate / Unhurried / Step by step / Progressive / Steady / Consistent
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Mass
Universal / Widespread / Large-scale / Extensive
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Moral
Ethical / Virtuous / Righteous / Upright / Principled / Proper / Honourable / Just / Noble / Respectable
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Strong-arm
Using or characterized by force or violence.
| Aggressive / Forceful / Coercive / Oppressive / Intimidatory
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Passionate
Intense / Ardent / Fervent / Zealous / Heated
| Eager / Excited / Animated
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Harmful
Pernicious / Damaging / Destructive / Detrimental / Deleterious
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Optimistic
Sanguine / Hopeful / Positive / Cheerful
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Trans-national
Cross-border
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Autonomous
Free / Independent / Sovereign
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Insular
Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
Narrow-minded / Parochial / Petty / Close-minded / Short-sighted / Myopic
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Judicious
Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.
(Can use as adverb - a decision made judiciously)
Wise / Sensible / Prudent / Sound / Well advised / Informed
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Relevant
Pertinent / Applicable
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Staunch
Loyal / Faithful / Resolute / Unwavering / Unfaltering
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Entrenched
Deep-rooted / Deep-set
