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aberration
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A deviation from the way things normally happen or are done.
Irregular or Abnormal |
Since he usually gets A's in every subject, the D he got on his last test was an aberration.
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Aesthetic
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Having to do with the appreciation of beauty and the arts.
Artistic |
The paintings were arranged based on aesthetic considerations; as long as paintings looked good together, it didn't matter who painted them.
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Affable
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Easy-going; friendly
Pleasant or Sociable |
We enjoyed spending time with Uncle Joe because he was such an affable man.
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Brusque
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Describing a rudely abrupt manner.
Brisk or Gruff |
Mr. Weir frightened his physics students with the brusque way he taught.
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Itinerant
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Traveling from place to place.
Wandering or Roaming |
Circus performers lead an itinerant life, performing in a different town every night.
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Harbinger
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Something that indicates what is to come; a forerunner.
A Sign or Indication |
Ancient peoples believed that solar eclipses were harbingers of bad times to come.
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than one interpretation.
Uncertain or Confusing |
His eyes were an ambiguous color; some thought they were brown, and others thought they were green.
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Ample
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Describing a large amount of something.
Plenty or Generous |
Since the day was cloudy, there was ample room on the beach to spread out a blanket.
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