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Tri. 2 Vocab Flashcards

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Definition of Maudlin

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  1. Drunk enough to be emotionally silly
  2. Weakly and effusively sentimental
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Definition of Poignant

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  1. Painfully affecting the feelings
  2. Designed to make an impression
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Definition of Quixotic

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Foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals

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Definition of Reverent

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Expressing or characterized by reverence.

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Definition of Servile

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  1. Of or befitting a menial position
  2. Meanly or cravenly submissive
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Definition of Subservient

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  1. Useful in an inferior capacity
  2. Serving to promote some end
  3. Obsequiously submissive
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Definition of Effusive

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Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

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Definition of Unflagging

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Tireless

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Definition of Vehement

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  1. Marked by forceful energy
  2. Powerful
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Definition of Zealous

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Marked by fervent partnership for a person, a cause, or an ideal : filled with or characterized by zeal

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Definition of Admonitory

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Expressing admonition

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Definition of Hectoring

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  1. To behave in an arrogant or intimidating way : to play the bully
  2. To intimidate or harass by blusher or personal pressure
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Definition of Deferential

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Showing or expressing respect and high regard to a superior or an elder

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Definition of Acerbic

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Sharply or bitingly crucial, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone

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Definition of Acrimonious

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Angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner

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Definition of Sardonic

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Disdainfully or skeptically humorous

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Definition of Scathing

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Bitterly severe

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Definition of Cynical

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Having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
a) contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives
b) based on or reflecting a belief that human conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest

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Definition of Incredulous

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Unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : skeptical

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Definition of Parochial

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  1. Of or relating to a church parish
  2. Of or relating to a parish as a unit of local government
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Definition of Intractable

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  1. Not easily governed, managed, or directed (problems)
  2. Not easily relieve or cured (pain)
  3. Not easily manipulated or shaped (metal)
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Definition of Pedantic

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  1. Of, relating to, or being a pedant
  2. Narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned
  3. Unimaginative, Dull
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Definition of Bellicose

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Favoring or inclines to start quarrels or wars

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Definition of Biting

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Having the power to bite

Especially : able to grip and impress deeply

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Definition of Jingoistic

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Extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy

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Definition of Querulous

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  1. Habitually complaining
  2. Fretful, Whining
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Definition of Strident

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Characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound

Also : commanding attention by a loud of obtrusive quality

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Definition of Droll

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Adjective - Having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality

Noun - An amusing person

Verb - To make fun

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Definition of Flippant

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Lacking proper respect or seriousness

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Definition of Irreverent

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Lacking proper respect or seriousness

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Definition of Brusque

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  1. Markedly short and abrupt
  2. Blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness
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Definition of Insolent

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  1. Insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct
  2. Exhibiting boldness or effrontery
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Definition of Elegiac

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  1. a) of, relating to, or consisting of two dactylic hexameter lines the second of which lacks the arsis in the third and sixth feet
    b) written in or consisting of elegiac couplets, noted for having written poetry in such couplets
    c) of or relating to the period in Greece about the seventh century b.c. when poetry written in such couplets flourished
  2. expressing sorry often for something now past
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Definition of Dour

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  1. Stern, Harsh
  2. Obstinate, unyielding
  3. Gloomy, Sullen
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Definition of Dreary

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Feeling, displaying, or reflecting listlessness or discouragement
2. having nothing likely to provide cheer, comfort, or interest : gloomy, dismal

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Definition of Lamenting

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To mourn aloud : Wail

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Definition of Plaintive

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Expressive of suffering or woe

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Definition of Condescending

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Showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others

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Definition of Disdainful

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Full of or expression contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : full of or expression scorn or disdain

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Definition of Haughty

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Blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

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Definition of Imperious

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  1. a) Marked by arrogant assurance
    b) befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments
  2. intensely compelling : urgent
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Definition of Incensed

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  1. Material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
  2. The perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned broadly : a pleasing scent
  3. Pleasing attention : flattery
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Definition of Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation

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Definition of Vexed

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Affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation: such as
a) Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress
b) difficult and often frustrating to understand or deal with

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Definition of Vitriolic

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  1. Bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
  2. a) a sulfate of any of various metal (such as copper, iron, or zinc)
    b) Oil of Vitriol
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Definition of Impartial

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Not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally

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Definition of Imperturbable

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Marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : Serene

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Definition of Indifferent

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  1. Marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : Apathetic
  2. Being neither good nor bad
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Definition of Insular

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Characteristic of an isolated people

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Definition of Scholarly

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Of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned, academic

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Definition of Diffident

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Hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence

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Definition of Brash

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Done in haste without regard for consequences

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Definition of Ambivalent

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Having or showing simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings towards something or someone

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Definition of Inscrutable

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Not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood

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Definition of Affable

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Definition of Complacent

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Marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers of deficiencies

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Definition of Introspective

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Characterized by examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings

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Definition of Cajoling

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To persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance

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Definition of Capricious

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Governed or characterized by caprice : Impulsive, Unpredictable

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Definition of Histrionic

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Deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional

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Definition of Incisive

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Impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)

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Definition of Contrite

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Feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.

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Definition of Macabre

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Having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death

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Definition of Sanctimonious

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Hypocritically pious or devout

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Definition of Laudatory

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Of, relating to, or expressing praise

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Definition of Resolute

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Marked by firm determination

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Definition of Clinical

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Done or performed with excellence and precision

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Definition of Colloquial

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Used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation

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Definition of Denotative

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Denoting or tending to denote

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Definition of Esoteric

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Requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group

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Definition of Euphemistic

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The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant

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Definition of Idiomatic

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  1. Of, relating to, or conforming to idiom
  2. Peculiar to a particular group, individual, or style
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Definition of Jargon

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The technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group

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Definition of Latinate

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Of, relating to, resembling, or derived from Latin

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Definition of Pedantic

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  1. Of, relating to, or being a pedant
  2. Narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned
  3. Unimaginative, Dull
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Definition of Picturesque

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Resembling a picture : suggesting a painted scene

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Definition of Scholarly

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Of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons

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Definition of Palpable

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  1. Capable of being touched or felt
  2. Easily perceptible
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Definition of Convoluted

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  1. Having convolutions
  2. Involved, intricate
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Definition of Commonplace

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Verb: Commonly found or seen
Noun: An obvious trite comment

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Definition of Exemplary

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Deserving imitation

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Definition of Idyllic

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Pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity

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Definition of Pastoral

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Of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen

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Definition of Prosaic

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Characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual

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Definition of Unvarnished

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Not adorned or glossed : Plain, straightforward

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Definition of Bombastic

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Marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means

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Definition of Decorous

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Marked by propriety and good taste

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Definition of Florid

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Very flowery in style, elaborately decorated

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Definition of Flowery

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  1. Of, relating to, or resembling flowers
  2. Marked by or given to rhetorical elegance
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Definition of Ornate

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Elaborately or excessively decorated

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Definition of Urbane

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Notably polite or polished in manner

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Definition of Ponderous

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  1. Of very great weight
  2. Unwieldy or clumsy because of weight and size
  3. Oppressively or unpleasantly dull
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Definition of Laconic

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Using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

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Definition of Pithy

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  1. Consisting of or abounding in pith
  2. Having substance and point : tersely cogent
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Definition of Succinct

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Marked by compact precise expression without wasted words

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Definition of Taciturn

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Temperamentally disinclined to talk

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Definition of Terse

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Using few words : devoid of superfluity

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Definition of Convoluted

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  1. Having convolutions
  2. Involved, intricate
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Definition of Loquacious

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Full of excessive talk

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Definition of Protracted

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  1. To prolong time or space
  2. To extend forward or outward
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Definition of Verbose

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Containing more words than necessary

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Definition of Forcible

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Effected by force used against opposition or resistance

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Definition of Impassioned

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Filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling

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Definition of Incisive

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Impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)

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Definition of Vociferous

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Marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry

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Definition of Inferior

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Of little or less important, value, or merit

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Definition of Perfunctory

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Characterized by routine or superficiality

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Definition of Unvaried

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Not varied or diverse

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