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showy
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Having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colorful, or ostentatious
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Avoid anything too showy - remember - less is more.
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trustworthy
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reliable, dependable, honest
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The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
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ineffective
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unsuccessful
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The changes we made in the system were ineffective in resolving the problem.
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favorable
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characterized by approval or support; positive
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I received a favorable assessment regarding my job from my boss.
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costly
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expensive
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Remodeling our house was a costly expense.
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mistrust
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suspicion
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It's hard for people to get a job after being in jail because people will automatically mistrust you.
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funtional
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practical rather than decorative
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Services have been carefully designed to ensure open systems remain fully functional, yet secure.
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complex
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complicated
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All of the details in the contract are very complex so make sure you have a lawyer take a look before you sign it.
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modest
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simple
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My parent live in a modest house in the country.
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wary
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cautious
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When walking on the street at night, be wary of the people around you or approaching you.
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rapport
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relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation
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A manager must have a good rapport with his/her team in order for the team to work efficiently.
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reputation
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refers to the position one occupies or the standing that one has in the opinion of others
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He has the reputation of being a shrewd businessman.
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