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Critic

Criticism

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a person who writes commentary about literature or art. That commentary can be either positive or negative

“The literary critic wrote a positive review of the author’s work.”

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Discern

Discerning

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to recognize or distinguish; perceptive

“The chef had discerning taste; he was able to recognize all of the ingredients after just a bite of the dish.”

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Ineffable

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indescribable, sublime, beyond words

“The ineffable beauty of the Aurora Borealis left me breathless.”

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Infallible

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unable to be wrong

“My trusty calculator is infallible.”

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Ingenious

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clever, brilliant

“Her ingenious idea made the company millions of dollars once it caught on.”

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Ingenuous

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naive

“The ingenuous girl had little understanding of he realities of the world, and was easily deceived.”

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Inimitable

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unique, one-of-a-kind

“Her inimitable poise sets her apart from the rest of her peers.”

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Innocuous

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harmless

“The large spider seemed innocuous enough as it did me the favor of devouring a nearby mosquito.”

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Intrinsic

Innate

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inborn, a natural part of

“His innate curiosity frequently got him in trouble.”
“The gem’s intrinsic value was clear.”

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Invaluable

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having immense value, priceless

“Her assistance has been invaluable; I couldn’t have done it without her.”

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Unassuming

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modest

“The actor’s unassuming demeanor made him easy to approach.”

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Unqualified

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absolute

“This lesson has been an unqualified success; you all understand it now.”

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