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Acute |
The acute student quickly solved the difficult puzzle. Adj used to describe intelligence ACUTE pain is the one that is severe, intense, but also usually is short in duration. Adj (EXTREME): If a bad situation is acute,it causes severe problems or damage |
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agile |
Monkeys are very agile climbers. (adj) moving quickly and lightly |
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arid |
The desert is so arid that nothing can grow there. (adj) dry; lacking rainfall |
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cerebral |
Because of Adam's intellectual sense of humor, he is the only one who ever laughs at his cerebral jokes. seh·ruh·bruhl
(adj) involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct |
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confound |
Conan was confounded by the difficult SAT question. (vb) to confuse |
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consummate |
a life of consummate happiness (adj) perfect and complete |
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destitute |
Destitute children who live on the streets. (adj) completely wanting or lacking (usually money, food, and shelter) |
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doctrine |
The religion's doctrine teaches that the good of the community is a higher personal priority than self satisfaction
(n) a belief that is taught, usually by a church or government |
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erratic |
She can be very erratic; one day she is friendly and the next she'll hardly speak to you. Adj moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected |
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flippant |
It's easy to be flippant, but we have a serious problem to deal with here.
not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever |
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frivolous |
They waste their time and money on frivolous things. (adj) not serious; silly |
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itinerant |
The itinerant tradesman had arrived with a fresh supply of popular goods. (adj) traveling from place to place to work |
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lucid |
If your directions had been more lucid, I might have made it to the party on time. (adj) clear; easy to understand |
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nuance |
Actors have to study the nuances of facial expression to show the whole range of emotions. nyoo·aans N a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. |
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ornate |
The ornate palace had colorful paintings and intricate wood carvings in every room.
(adj) highly decorated intricate: adj, very complicated or detailed |
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parody |
Mr bean parodies makes fun of and he exaggerates the things people really do and that makes him funny
(n) a humorous invitation / Most parodies are intended to entertain. سخرية/ ساخر |
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peril |
Perils are great dangers. In spite of great peril, I have survived. |
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precipitate |
Joe's sudden decision to move to a smaller apartment was precipitated by the loss of his job. to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected |
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rebuke |
I was rebuked by my manager for being late. to sharply criticize or reprimand |
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scoff |
Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful. to laugh at and show open disrespect |
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subversive |
The FBI had the duty of obtaining evidence of subversive activity. Adj tending to weaken or destroy an established political system, organization, or authority |
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transcend |
The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else. (vb) to rise above or exceed the limits |
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vacillate |
Her mood vacillated between hope anddespair. to be uncertain what to do, or to change often between two opinions |
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