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Describing Qualities

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lynx C2
/lɪŋks/ any of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx, with a short tail, long legs, and usually tufted ears Meaning Off Sound Off
inhospitable C2
/ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ unfavorable to life or growth Meaning Off Sound Off
voluptuous C2
/vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses Meaning Off Sound Off
pygmy C2
/ˈpɪɡmi/ unusually small for its kind, especially in the common name of an animal or plant Meaning Off Sound Off
matrimonial C2
/ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/ relating to marriage or to the relationship between married partners Meaning Off Sound Off
bushy C2
/ˈbʊʃi/ Like a bush in having many branches that spread out densely in all directions. Meaning Off Sound Off
undisputed C2
/ˌəndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/ Universally agreed upon; not disputed. Meaning Off Sound Off
catty C2
/ˈkæti/ marked by or arising from malice Meaning Off Sound Off
confidentially C2
/ˌkɑːnfəˈdɛnʃəli/ in a confidential manner Meaning Off Sound Off
aground C2
/əˈɡraʊnd/ onto or against the bottom of a body of water, so that a vessel can no longer move freely Meaning Off Sound Off
beady C2
/ˈbiː.di/ small, round, and bright like a bead, especially describing watchful or suspicious eyes Meaning Off Sound Off
whither C2
/ˈwɪðəɹ/ Interrogative senses. Meaning Off Sound Off
sumptuous C2
/ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ Magnificent, luxurious, splendid. Meaning Off Sound Off
choral C2
/ˈkɔrəl/ relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus Meaning Off Sound Off
snide C2
/snaɪd/ Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way. Meaning Off Sound Off
orangutan C2
/ɔːˈræŋətæn/ a large, long-armed arboreal ape of the genus Pongo, native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra Meaning Off Sound Off
belligerent C2
/bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ Aggressive and eager to argue or fight. Meaning Off Sound Off
thrifty C2
/ˈθɹɪfti/ Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously. Meaning Off Sound Off
bream C2
/brɪm/ any of various deep-bodied freshwater fishes, especially the European common bream or North American sunfishes Meaning Off Sound Off
eventful C2
/ɪˈvɛntfəl/ full of important, interesting, or unusual events Meaning Off Sound Off
foreseeable C2
/fɔrˈsiːəbəl/ capable of being anticipated Meaning Off Sound Off
thorny C2
/ˈθɔɹni/ bristling with perplexities Meaning Off Sound Off
infertile C2
/ɪnˈfɝtɪl/ incapable of reproducing Meaning Off Sound Off
omnipotent C2
/ɑmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/ Having unlimited power, force or authority. Meaning Off Sound Off
menial C2
/ˈmiːni.əl/ Describing work that is boring, low in status, and needs little skill. Meaning Off Sound Off
unprovoked C2
/ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/ occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act Meaning Off Sound Off
resounding C2
/riːˈsaʊndɪŋ/ Very great and unmistakable; emphatic Meaning Off Sound Off
seminal C2
/ˈsemɪnəl/ strongly influencing later ideas, work, or developments; formative and original Meaning Off Sound Off
underhanded C2
/ˈʌndɝˈhændɪd/ marked by deception Meaning Off Sound Off
racy C2
/ˈreɪsi/ lively, vigorous, and full of distinctive character, especially in speech or writing Meaning Off Sound Off
stagnant C2
/ˈstæɡnənt/ not growing or changing Meaning Off Sound Off
frenzied C2
/ˈfɹɛnzid/ affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason Meaning Off Sound Off
pungent C2
/ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ strong and sharp Meaning Off Sound Off
jaunty C2
/ˈdʒɔːnti/ showing cheerful self-confidence in a lively, carefree manner Meaning Off Sound Off
fjord C2
/fiˈɔrd/ a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes or cliffs, typically carved by a glacier Meaning Off Sound Off
materialistic C2
/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ Caring too much about money and possessions. Meaning Off Sound Off
lecherous C2
/ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity Meaning Off Sound Off
aforementioned C2
/əˈfɔɹˌmɛnʃənd/ mentioned earlier in the same text or conversation Meaning Off Sound Off
stealthy C2
/ˈstɛlθi/ Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy. Meaning Off Sound Off
elliptical C2
/ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval. Meaning Off Sound Off
prim C2
/prɪm/ excessively proper, formal, or easily shocked by behavior Meaning Off Sound Off
trite C2
/tɹaɪt/ Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed. Meaning Off Sound Off
precocious C2
/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ Showing skills or maturity at an unusually early age, especially in a child. Meaning Off Sound Off
bereft C2
/bəˈɹɛft/ Completely lacking something; deprived of it. Meaning Off Sound Off
aback C2
/əˈbæk/ by surprise Meaning Off Sound Off
procedural C2
/pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/ Relating to an established way of doing something, especially official rules or methods. Meaning Off Sound Off
primeval C2
/pɹaɪ̯ˈmi.vəl/ Belonging to the earliest ages of the world; very ancient. Meaning Off Sound Off
preemptive C2
/pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence Meaning Off Sound Off
villainous C2
/ˈvɪlənəs/ extremely wicked Meaning Off Sound Off
fabled C2
/ˈfeɪbəld/ Famous in stories or legends. Meaning Off Sound Off
belated C2
/bɪˈleɪtɪd/ coming, happening, or being done later than expected or appropriate Meaning Off Sound Off
equestrian C2
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/ relating to horse riding, riders, or events performed on horseback Meaning Off Sound Off
traceable C2
/ˈtreɪsəbəl/ capable of being found, followed, or identified by examining a sequence of evidence or records Meaning Off Sound Off
occipital C2
/ɑkˈsɪp.ət.l̩/ relating to or located at the back of the head, especially the occipital bone or lobe Meaning Off Sound Off
parasitic C2
/ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ Relating to or caused by parasites, which live on or in another organism. Meaning Off Sound Off
venereal C2
/vəˈnɪriəl/ relating to sexual intercourse, sexual desire, or the genitals Meaning Off Sound Off
holistic C2
/hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts. Meaning Off Sound Off
undisclosed C2
/ˌəndɪsˈkloʊzd/ Not disclosed. Meaning Off Sound Off
hapless C2
/ˈhæplɪs/ Unlucky in a way that brings misfortune; ill-fated. Meaning Off Sound Off
alt C2
/ɑːlt/ alternative or outside the cultural mainstream Meaning Off Sound Off
parietal C2
/pəˈraɪ.ə.təl/ relating to either of the two bones forming the upper sides and roof of the skull Meaning Off Sound Off
stealthily C2
/ˈstɛlθɪli/ in a stealthy manner Meaning Off Sound Off
austere C2
/ɔˈstiɹ/ Severe or stern in manner or appearance. Meaning Off Sound Off
ditty C2
/ˈdɪti/ a short, simple song or verse, especially one that is light or easy to remember Meaning Off Sound Off
iota C2
/aɪˈoʊtə/ an extremely small amount; the slightest degree Meaning Off Sound Off
uncompromising C2
/ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ not making concessions Meaning Off Sound Off
conclusively C2
/kənˈkluːsɪvli/ in a conclusive way Meaning Off Sound Off
angular C2
/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ Having sharp corners or pointed shapes rather than smooth, rounded ones. Meaning Off Sound Off
anatomical C2
/æ.nəˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ of or relating to the structure of the body Meaning Off Sound Off
insurmountable C2
/ˌɪnsɝˈmaʊntəbəl/ too great or difficult to overcome Meaning Off Sound Off
spousal C2
/ˈspaʊzəl/ relating to a spouse Meaning Off Sound Off
corrosive C2
/kəˈroʊsɪv/ able to destroy or damage a material gradually through chemical action Meaning Off Sound Off
whopping C2
/ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ exceptionally large, impressive, or extreme Meaning Off Sound Off
cautionary C2
/ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi/ Serving to caution or warn; admonitory Meaning Off Sound Off
prejudicial C2
/ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/ tending to favor preconceived ideas Meaning Off Sound Off
nether C2
/ˈnɛðɚ/ situated below or beneath; lower, chiefly in literary or fixed expressions Meaning Off Sound Off
rickety C2
/ˈrɪkəti/ Weak and likely to break or collapse; poorly built or worn out. Meaning Off Sound Off
immeasurable C2
/ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ vast Meaning Off Sound Off
baseless C2
/ˈbeɪsləs/ not supported by evidence, facts, or sound reasons Meaning Off Sound Off
diagonal C2
/ˌdaɪ̯ˈeɪ̯ɡ(ə)nəl/ connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face Meaning Off Sound Off
scaly C2
/ˈskeɪli/ Covered or abounding with scales. Meaning Off Sound Off
drafty C2
/ˈdræf.ti/ allowing uncomfortable currents of cold air to enter through gaps or poor sealing Meaning Off Sound Off
supremely C2
/səˈpɹimli/ to the maximum degree Meaning Off Sound Off
promissory C2
/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/ relating to or having the character of a promise Meaning Off Sound Off
euphoric C2
/juˈfɔɹɪk/ Feeling or showing intense happiness and excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off
verbatim C2
/vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ In exactly the same words; word for word. Meaning Off Sound Off
boisterous C2
/ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ violently agitated and turbulent Meaning Off Sound Off
spiky C2
/ˈspaɪki/ having many sharp points or projections; in this passage, standing up in stiff pointed tufts Meaning Off Sound Off
proportional C2
/prəˈpɔrʃənəl/ Changing in size or amount in a way that matches another thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
conducive C2
/kənˈdusɪv/ Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result. Meaning Off Sound Off
ascendant C2
/əˈsɛndənt/ most powerful or important or influential Meaning Off Sound Off
headlong C2
/ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/ with the head foremost Meaning Off Sound Off
indignant C2
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
deficient C2
/dɪˈfɪʃənt/ Not having enough of something that is needed. Meaning Off Sound Off
instantaneously C2
/ˌɪnstənˈtæniːəsli/ At once, with no delay at all. Meaning Off Sound Off
aflame C2
/əˈfleɪm/ burning or on fire Meaning Off Sound Off

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