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Minuscule-minute-minitia |
If little consequence; very small tiny |
The sale of the building has a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation. |
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Prime-primed |
To make ready; first in importance and in time |
The directors primed the actors before the performance.he passed away in the prime of his life. |
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Rudimentary-rudiment |
Simple; not complex, basic |
He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers. The rudiments of grammar are taught in all english classes. |
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Sensitive-sensitively - sensitivity |
Easily effected, delicate |
Film varies according to its sensitivity. This equipment is vey sensitive to changes in temperature. |
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Superficial- superficially |
Simple ; not deep; near the surface , syn: shallow |
The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial. You should not try to answer the question superficially. |
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Terrifying- terrifyingly- terrify |
Filled with fear, syn; frightening |
To be in a violent storm is a terrifying experience. I am terrified by dogs. |
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Vigorous- vigorously- vigor , syn: strong |
Powerful - full of action |
His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone. He approached his work with vigor. |
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Superficial- superficially |
Simple ; not deep; near the surface , syn: shallow |
The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial. You should not try to answer the question superficially. |
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Terrifying- terrifyingly- terrify |
Filled with fear, syn; frightening |
To be in a violent storm is a terrifying experience. I am terrified by dogs. |
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Vigorous- vigorously- vigor , syn: strong |
Powerful - full of action |
His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone. He approached his work with vigor. |
