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Describing Qualities

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arboreal C2
/ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ inhabiting or frequenting trees Meaning Off Sound Off
recuperative C2
/rɪˈkuːpɝətɪv/ Helping someone recover their health or strength. Meaning Off Sound Off
correspondingly C2
/ˌkɔ.ɹəˈspɑn.dɪŋ.li/ in a corresponding manner Meaning Off Sound Off
determinate C2
/dɪˈtɝːməˌneɪt/ not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex Meaning Off Sound Off
electrolytic C2
/ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis Meaning Off Sound Off
legalistic C2
/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/ excessively concerned with the strict and literal application of laws or rules, often at the expense of their purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
euphemistic C2
/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/ Using mild or indirect words to replace ones that seem harsh or offensive. Meaning Off Sound Off
wagtail C2
/ˈwæɡˌteɪl/ a slender Old World songbird of the genus Motacilla, named for its habit of repeatedly bobbing its long tail Meaning Off Sound Off
calculative C2
/ˈkælkjələtɪv/ concerned with calculation, especially deliberate reasoning about means and consequences Meaning Off Sound Off
mesmeric C2
/mɛzˈmɛɹɪk/ So fascinating that it holds your complete attention, as if by magic. Meaning Off Sound Off
multitudinous C2
/ˌməltəˈt(j)ud(ɪ)n̩əs/ Existing in multitudes or great numbers; very numerous; innumerable. Meaning Off Sound Off
demotic C2
/dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ of or for the common people Meaning Off Sound Off
leafless C2
/ˈliːfləs/ Of plants or trees, without leaves. Meaning Off Sound Off
lineal C2
/ˈlɪni.əl/ in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child Meaning Off Sound Off
scapular C2
/ˈskæpjələr/ relating to the scapula or shoulder blade Meaning Off Sound Off
intolerably C2
/ˌɪnˈtɑːlɝəbli/ to an unacceptable degree Meaning Off Sound Off
polymorphic C2
/ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/ having or occurring in several distinct forms Meaning Off Sound Off
spectroscopic C2
/ˌspɛktrəˈskɑpɪk/ relating to spectroscopy or to the production, measurement, or analysis of spectra Meaning Off Sound Off
importunate C2
/ɪmˈpɔrtʃənət/ persistently demanding or pleading, often to an annoying degree Meaning Off Sound Off
unenforceable C2
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔːr.sə.bəl/ of a law, rule, or policy, impossible or impracticable to make people obey Meaning Off Sound Off
obstreperous C2
/əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ boisterously and noisily aggressive Meaning Off Sound Off
pyramidal C2
/pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ Pyramid-shaped. Meaning Off Sound Off
blubbery C2
/ˈblʌbəɹi/ Fat, soft, and wobbly, like blubber. Meaning Off Sound Off
inductive C2
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ arising from inductance Meaning Off Sound Off
mutagenic C2
/ˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪk/ capable of causing genetic mutation, or relating to the production of mutations Meaning Off Sound Off
tyrannous C2
/ˈtɪɹənəs/ using authority in a cruel, oppressive, unjust, or arbitrary way; characteristic of a tyrant Meaning Off Sound Off
sacral C2
/ˈsækɹəl/ relating to or situated near the sacrum at the base of the spine Meaning Off Sound Off
capacious C2
/kəˈpeɪʃəs/ Having a lot of space inside; able to hold a great deal. Meaning Off Sound Off
lacerate C2
/ˈlæ.sɚ.ɛɪt/ irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn Meaning Off Sound Off
basaltic C2
/bəˈsɑːl.tɪk/ geology: relating to, formed from, containing, or resembling basalt Meaning Off Sound Off
fivefold C2
/ˈfaɪv.foʊld/ five times as large, numerous, or great Meaning Off Sound Off
unambitious C2
/ˌʌnæmˈbɪʃəs/ having little desire for achievement, advancement, or honor Meaning Off Sound Off
cheroot C2
/ʃəˈruːt/ a short, narrow cigar with both ends cut flat Meaning Off Sound Off
unperturbed C2
/ˌənpɝˈtɝːbd/ free from emotional agitation or nervous tension Meaning Off Sound Off
negroid C2
/ˈniːɡrɔɪd/ dated and offensive: relating to a discredited racial category formerly applied to people of sub-Saharan African ancestry on the basis of supposed physical traits Meaning Off Sound Off
stolid C2
/ˈstɑː.lɪd/ calm and showing little emotion, excitement, or sensitivity Meaning Off Sound Off
hydrodynamic C2
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ relating to the motion of liquids and the forces acting on bodies in moving liquids Meaning Off Sound Off
irreducible C2
/ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/ incapable of being made smaller or simpler Meaning Off Sound Off
dietetic C2
/ˌdaɪ.əˈtɛt.ɪk/ relating to diet, nutrition, or the regulation of food for health Meaning Off Sound Off
iconoclastic C2
/ˌaɪkənəˈklæstɪk/ Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
inextricable C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbəl/ so closely connected or entangled that separation is impossible Meaning Off Sound Off
illustrative C2
/ɪˈlʌs.tɹə.tɪv/ Demonstrative, exemplative, showing an example or demonstrating. Meaning Off Sound Off
yeasty C2
/ˈjiːsti/ containing yeast or having the smell or taste of yeast Meaning Off Sound Off
propulsive C2
/prəˈpʌlsɪv/ tending to or capable of propelling Meaning Off Sound Off
demoniac C2
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/ of, resembling, or apparently possessed by a demon; frenzied and terrifying Meaning Off Sound Off
tantalizingly C2
/ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋli/ In a way that tempts you with something desirable but just out of reach. Meaning Off Sound Off
starless C2
/ˈstɑɹləs/ having no stars visible Meaning Off Sound Off
convergent C2
/kənˈvɝ.dʒənt/ tending to come together, meet, or become more alike from different directions Meaning Off Sound Off
thereabout C2
/ˈðerəˌbaʊt/ about or around that place or position Meaning Off Sound Off
recumbent C2
Lying down, especially in a relaxed position. Meaning Off Sound Off
incautious C2
/ɪnˈkɑʃəs/ not sufficiently cautious; acting or speaking without proper care Meaning Off Sound Off
unverifiable C2
/ˌʌnˌvɛrəˈfaɪəbəl/ not capable of being checked, confirmed, or established as true by available evidence or method Meaning Off Sound Off
infernally C2
Extremely; to an annoying degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
pragmatically C2
/prægˈmætɪkəli/ in a realistic manner Meaning Off Sound Off
twiddly C2
/ˈtwɪdəli/ informal: winding, twisting, or intricately shaped Meaning Off Sound Off
unmodified C2
not changed in form or character Meaning Off Sound Off
magnanimously C2
/mæɡˈnænɪməsli/ In a generous and forgiving way, especially toward a rival. Meaning Off Sound Off
explicable C2
/ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ capable of being explicated or accounted for Meaning Off Sound Off
sidereal C2
/saɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/ (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars Meaning Off Sound Off
imaginatively C2
/ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌliː/ with imagination Meaning Off Sound Off
deterministic C2
/dɪˌtɝ.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ Having at most one instruction associated with any given internal state. Meaning Off Sound Off
nominative C2
/ˈnɑː.mə.nə.t̬ɪv/ relating to the grammatical case that typically marks the subject of a finite verb Meaning Off Sound Off
indignantly C2
/ˌɪnˈdɪgnəntˌliː/ In a way that shows anger at something seen as unfair or wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
unprepossessing C2
Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript. Meaning Off Sound Off
sidelong C2
/ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/ directed toward one side, especially in a secretive, doubtful, or suspicious glance Meaning Off Sound Off
axiomatic C2
/ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ So obviously true that it needs no proof. Meaning Off Sound Off
reverential C2
/ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/ showing or characterized by deep respect, admiration, or awe Meaning Off Sound Off
trigonometric C2
/ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/ relating to trigonometry or calculated by using the relations between the sides and angles of triangles Meaning Off Sound Off
pelagic C2
/pəˈlædʒɪk/ living, occurring, or carried in the open sea away from the coast or seabed Meaning Off Sound Off
ostensible C2
/ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ Stated or appearing to be the reason or purpose, though the real one may be different. Meaning Off Sound Off
ophthalmic C2
/ɑfˈθæl.mɪk/ relating to the eye, its diseases, or their medical treatment Meaning Off Sound Off
puissant C2
/ˈpjuəsənt/ Powerful, mighty, having authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
factious C2
/ˈfæk.ʃəs/ inclined to form factions or provoke internal disagreement Meaning Off Sound Off
toilsome C2
/ˈtɔɪlsəm/ requiring prolonged, tiring effort; laborious Meaning Off Sound Off
unsurpassable C2
/ˌʌnsɚˈpæsəbəl/ so excellent, great, or extreme that it cannot be surpassed Meaning Off Sound Off
capriciously C2
/kəˈprɪʃɪsli/ in a capricious manner Meaning Off Sound Off
algal C2
/ˈæl.ɡəl/ relating to, consisting of, or resembling algae Meaning Off Sound Off
resoundingly C2
/rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ In a clear and unmistakable way; emphatically Meaning Off Sound Off
sulfurous C2
/ˈsʌl.fjʊr.əs/ containing, resembling, or smelling of sulfur Meaning Off Sound Off
evidential C2
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/ serving as evidence or relating to the evidence available for a claim Meaning Off Sound Off
vertiginous C2
/vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ having or causing a whirling sensation Meaning Off Sound Off
ignominiously C2
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs.li/ In a shameful or dishonourable way. Meaning Off Sound Off
vaporous C2
/ˈveɪpɚəs/ filled with, consisting of, or resembling vapor; misty or gaseous Meaning Off Sound Off
vibratory C2
/ˈvaɪbrətɔːri/ involving, characterized by, or causing rapid back-and-forth motion or vibration Meaning Off Sound Off
tympanic C2
/tɪmˈpænɪk/ relating to the eardrum, middle ear, or tympanum Meaning Off Sound Off
swart C2
/ˈswɔrt/ dark in color or complexion; now chiefly archaic or literary and potentially offensive when applied to a person Meaning Off Sound Off
paleontological C2
/ˌpeɪliəntəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ relating to paleontology or to the study of life in the geological past through fossils Meaning Off Sound Off
undefiled C2
/ˌʌndɪˈfaɪld/ free from moral or spiritual stain, corruption, or violation; pure Meaning Off Sound Off
rumination C2
/ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ Deep, careful thinking about something over a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off
fourfold C2
/ˈfɔɹfoʊld/ four times as large, numerous, or great Meaning Off Sound Off
impolitic C2
/ɪmˈpɑː.lə.tɪk/ unwise or tactless because likely to cause offense or practical difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off
featherless C2
/ˈfɛð.ɚ.ləs/ having no feathers or having lost the usual covering of feathers Meaning Off Sound Off
shrewish C2
/ˈʃruː.ɪʃ/ bad-tempered, quarrelsome, and habitually complaining; now old-fashioned and offensive when applied to a woman Meaning Off Sound Off
Eocene C2
/ˈiːəˌsiːn/ relating to the geological epoch from about 56 to 34 million years ago, between the Paleocene and Oligocene Meaning Off Sound Off
phlegmatic C2
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/ Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish. Meaning Off Sound Off
coppery C2
/ˈkɑpəɹi/ resembling copper, especially in having its reddish-brown color or metallic sheen Meaning Off Sound Off

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