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Alacrity
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Eagerness, Enthusiasm
noun She accepted the invitation with alacrity. |
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Assiduous
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Hard working
ADJ She was assiduous in pointing out every feature. |
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Complacent
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self satisfied to the point of inactivity; unconcerned
ADJ You can't afford to be complacent about security. |
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Caustic
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harsh, stinging, sarcastic
ADJ A caustic cleaner burned my hands. |
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Cathartic
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emotionally cleansing or relieving
ADJ Crying is a cathartic release of built up emotions. |
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Disgruntled
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unhappy
ADJ Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public. |
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Evasive
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tending to escape
ADJ She was evasive about her phone number. |
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Enunciate
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to prounounce with clarity
Verb She was evasive about her phone number because she did not know the person. |
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Relinquish
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to give up
Verb He relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive. |
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Tranquil
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calm
ADJ The sea was tranquil and calm because there were no waves. |
