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Delirious
adj. |
Wildly excited
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I felt delirious after winning the new television.
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authoritative
adj. |
reliable, having authority
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Please use an authoritative source to get accurate information for your report.
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subdued
verb |
conquered, overcome or controlled
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The animal trainer subdued the lion with a gentle command.
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slithered
verb |
Slipped, slid, or glided away
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The thief slithered away into the night's darkness.
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laboriously
adverb |
Involving much hard work or labor
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The surgeon laboriously stitched delicate sutures around the eye area.
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illogical
adjective |
Not reasonable or logical
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Your answer is illogical, since 54 is greater that 38.
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rancid
adjective |
Having the bad taste or smell of oils or fats.
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The meat had a rancid smell after sitting on the picnic table.
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respite
noun |
a delay or postponement
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We had a brief respite from the rain and finished our baseball game.
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vantage
noun |
A favorable position, allowing a clear view.
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From Superman's vantage, he could clearly see the traffic snarls.
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essence
noun |
The basic nature of something
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In essence basketball is a contact sport because it's hard not to touch another player.
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furrowed
verb |
Made narrow groves in the ground
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The mole had furrowed through the yard to make his tunnels.
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bewilderment
noun |
Hopeless confusion
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The rabbit froze in bewilderment, knowing the hawk was about to attack.
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