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Describing Qualities

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mammary C2
/ˈmæməɹi/ Of or relating to the mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal). Meaning Off Sound Off
oriole C2
/ˈɔriˌoʊl/ any of various brightly colored songbirds, including New World orioles of the genus Icterus and Old World orioles of the family Oriolidae Meaning Off Sound Off
scantily C2
/ˈskæntɪli/ Sparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner. Meaning Off Sound Off
ponderous C2
/ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ Slow and heavy, moving in a clumsy way because of great weight. Meaning Off Sound Off
alternately C2
/ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ in an alternating sequence or position Meaning Off Sound Off
amorphous C2
/əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ Having no clear shape or form. Meaning Off Sound Off
steadfastly C2
/ˈstɛdfæstli/ In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction Meaning Off Sound Off
uppermost C2
/ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/ in or into the highest position Meaning Off Sound Off
hallucinatory C2
/həˈluːsənəˌtɔri/ relating to, consisting of, or producing hallucinations Meaning Off Sound Off
colloquial C2
/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ Used in ordinary, informal conversation rather than formal speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
valorous C2
/ˈvælərəs/ having or showing great courage, especially in the face of danger Meaning Off Sound Off
unwary C2
/ənˈwɛri/ not alert to danger or deception Meaning Off Sound Off
unabated C2
/ˌʌn.əˈbeɪ.t̬ɪd/ continuing without becoming weaker, less intense, or less extensive Meaning Off Sound Off
colicky C2
/ˈkɑːlɪki/ suffering from colic or repeated abdominal pain Meaning Off Sound Off
vehement C2
/ˈviː.hə.mənt/ marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions Meaning Off Sound Off
placental C2
/pləˈsɛntəl/ relating to, supplied through, or possessing a placenta Meaning Off Sound Off
embattled C2
/ɛmˈbætəld/ involved in, surrounded by, or persistently troubled by conflict or controversy Meaning Off Sound Off
perforce C2
/pɚˈfɔɹs/ By constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course. Meaning Off Sound Off
whereto C2
/werˈtuː/ to what place or destination; where to Meaning Off Sound Off
unmolested C2
/ˌənməˈlɛstɪd/ Not bothered, disturbed, or attacked. Meaning Off Sound Off
sodden C2
/ˈsɑ.dən/ Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated. Meaning Off Sound Off
gnu C2
/nuː/ a large African antelope with a heavy head, curved horns, sloping back, and long tufted tail; a wildebeest Meaning Off Sound Off
phonetic C2
/fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ of or relating to the scientific study of speech sounds Meaning Off Sound Off
pentecostal C2
/ˌpen.tɪˈkɒs.təl/ of or relating to or occurring at Pentecost Meaning Off Sound Off
ungracious C2
/ʌnˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ not polite, kind, or pleasant toward others Meaning Off Sound Off
insular C2
/ˈɪnsəlɚ/ Not interested in new ideas or in people outside your own group; narrow-minded. Meaning Off Sound Off
allegorical C2
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ Using a story or symbols to express a deeper, hidden meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off
anarchic C2
/əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/ Without any law, order, or control; chaotic. Meaning Off Sound Off
cinematographic C2
/ˌsɪnəmætəˈɡræfɪk/ relating to cinematography, motion-picture technique, or the representation of movement as successive images Meaning Off Sound Off
paleolithic C2
/ˌpeɪ.li.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ relating to the Old Stone Age, the earliest and longest period of human prehistory Meaning Off Sound Off
bilious C2
/ˈbɪl.jəs/ Resembling bile, especially in color. Meaning Off Sound Off
benighted C2
/bɪˈnaɪtɪd/ ignorant, unenlightened, or lacking cultural knowledge, often used disparagingly Meaning Off Sound Off
prescient C2
/ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/ perceiving the significance of events before they occur Meaning Off Sound Off
beaky C2
/ˈbiki/ having a beak Meaning Off Sound Off
sophomoric C2
/sɑf(ə)ˈmɑɹɪk/ Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature. Meaning Off Sound Off
chromosomal C2
/ˌkɹoʊməˈsoʊməl/ relating to, carried on, or caused by chromosomes Meaning Off Sound Off
elaborately C2
/ɪˈlæbrətli/ with elaboration Meaning Off Sound Off
officious C2
/əˈfɪʃəs/ Obliging, attentive, eager to please. Meaning Off Sound Off
pedagogical C2
/ˌpɛdəˈgɑːdʒɪkəl/ of or relating to pedagogy Meaning Off Sound Off
prussic C2
/ˈprʌs.ɪk/ dated in chemistry: relating to hydrogen cyanide or hydrocyanic acid, especially in the term prussic acid Meaning Off Sound Off
archival C2
/ˌɑɹˈkaɪv(ə)l/ Relating to an archive or to old records and documents kept for the future. Meaning Off Sound Off
gravitationally C2
/ˌgrævəˈteɪʃnəli/ In a way relating to or caused by gravity. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsuspected C2
/ˌənsəˈspɛktɪd/ Not suspected; not thought to be involved or present. Meaning Off Sound Off
elliptic C2
/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk/ characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements Meaning Off Sound Off
seedless C2
/ˈsiːdləs/ having no seeds, or no hard, noticeable, or mature seeds Meaning Off Sound Off
apocryphal C2
/əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical. Meaning Off Sound Off
unmanly C2
/ʌnˈmænli/ dated, often disapproving: not showing qualities traditionally expected of a man, especially courage or self-control Meaning Off Sound Off
hyperbolic C2
/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness Meaning Off Sound Off
tetchy C2
/ˈtɛt͡ʃi/ Easily annoyed or irritated; bad-tempered. Meaning Off Sound Off
deservedly C2
/dɪˈzɝːvədli/ as deserved Meaning Off Sound Off
astringent C2
/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ Causing a dry, puckering feeling in the mouth, as some unripe fruits do. Meaning Off Sound Off
roguish C2
/ˈroʊɡɪʃ/ mischievous in a playful, attractive, or teasing way Meaning Off Sound Off
vitreous C2
/ˈvɪtriəs/ made of, resembling, or having the qualities of glass Meaning Off Sound Off
didactic C2
/daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality. Meaning Off Sound Off
circadian C2
/sɚˈkeɪ.di.ən/ of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals Meaning Off Sound Off
irreproachable C2
/ˌɪrɪˈproʊtʃəbəl/ so blameless or exemplary that no valid criticism can be made Meaning Off Sound Off
iambic C2
/aɪˈæm.bɪk/ composed of or characterized by iambs, metrical feet in which an unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed one Meaning Off Sound Off
scraggy C2
/ˈskræɡi/ lean, bony, or scrawny, often with a rough or underfed appearance Meaning Off Sound Off
imperceptibly C2
/ˌɪmpɝˈsɛptɪbli/ In a way too small or gradual to be noticed. Meaning Off Sound Off
idiosyncratic C2
/ˌɪd.i.oʊ.sɪŋˈkɹæt.ɪk/ Particular to one individual; distinctive or peculiar to a person. Meaning Off Sound Off
audibly C2
/ˈɑːdəbli/ in an audible manner Meaning Off Sound Off
inestimable C2
/ɪˈnɛs.tɪ.mə.bəl/ Not able to be estimated; not able to be calculated, computed or comprehended, as because of great scale, degree or magnitude. Meaning Off Sound Off
topographical C2
Relating to the physical features and shape of an area of land. Meaning Off Sound Off
rascally C2
/ˈræs.kəl.i/ dishonest, unprincipled, or characteristic of a rascal Meaning Off Sound Off
topmost C2
/tɑpˈmoʊst/ At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest. Meaning Off Sound Off
niggling C2
/ˈnɪɡ.əl.ɪŋ/ minor yet persistent and irritating, repeatedly demanding attention Meaning Off Sound Off
leeward C2
/ˈliːwərd/ situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind Meaning Off Sound Off
indefinable C2
/ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ defying expression or description Meaning Off Sound Off
fiftieth C2
/ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ the ordinal number of fifty in counting order Meaning Off Sound Off
extant C2
/ˈɛk.stənt/ Still existing; not lost or destroyed. Meaning Off Sound Off
furtively C2
/ˈfɝːtɪvli/ in a furtive manner Meaning Off Sound Off
igneous C2
/ˈɪɡniəs/ geology: formed when molten magma or lava cools and solidifies Meaning Off Sound Off
cogent C2
/ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ Clear, logical, and convincing. Meaning Off Sound Off
unrighteous C2
/ʌnˈɹaɪtʃəs/ not morally right or just; wicked or sinful Meaning Off Sound Off
oryx C2
/ˈɔːrɪks/ a large African or Arabian antelope of the genus Oryx, with a pale coat, dark facial markings, and long nearly straight horns Meaning Off Sound Off
votive C2
/ˈvoʊ.tɪv/ offered, dedicated, or performed in fulfillment of a vow or as an expression of devotion Meaning Off Sound Off
thereon C2
/ðɛˈɹɑn/ on that Meaning Off Sound Off
unsportsmanlike C2
/ʌnˈspɔːrts.mən.laɪk/ not showing fairness or respect toward an opponent, especially in sport or competition Meaning Off Sound Off
malar C2
/ˈmeɪlə/ Pertaining to the cheek. Meaning Off Sound Off
disdainful C2
/dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/ Showing contempt or scorn for someone or something you think is not worthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
airless C2
/ˈɛɹ.ləs/ having little or no fresh air or air circulation; stuffy Meaning Off Sound Off
lyrically C2
/ˈlɪrɪkli/ In a way that expresses deep emotion beautifully. Meaning Off Sound Off
misbegotten C2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑtən/ badly conceived, designed, or produced Meaning Off Sound Off
irascible C2
/ɪˈɹæsəbəl/ easily provoked to anger; habitually hot-tempered Meaning Off Sound Off
bounteous C2
/ˈbaʊn.ti.əs/ generous and willing to give freely Meaning Off Sound Off
dulcet C2
/ˈdʌlsɛt/ pleasing to the ear Meaning Off Sound Off
buckskin C2
/ˈbʌkˌskɪn/ soft, strong leather traditionally made from deerskin and now also from sheepskin Meaning Off Sound Off
indiscernible C2
/ˌɪndɪˈsɝnəbəl/ impossible or extremely difficult to perceive clearly Meaning Off Sound Off
synchronous C2
/ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase Meaning Off Sound Off
acrimonious C2
/ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ marked by strong resentment or cynicism Meaning Off Sound Off
compos C2
/ˈkɑːm.pəs/ of sound mind and in full control of one's mental faculties, chiefly in the phrase compos mentis Meaning Off Sound Off
helter-skelter C2
/ˌheltərˈskeltər/ in confused, disorderly haste Meaning Off Sound Off
consumptive C2
/kənˈsʌmptɪv/ affected by or characteristic of pulmonary tuberculosis Meaning Off Sound Off
timidly C2
/ˈtɪmɪdli/ in a shy, nervous, or hesitant way Meaning Off Sound Off
improvisational C2
/ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃənəl/ Made up on the spot, without preparation. Meaning Off Sound Off
derisive C2
/dɪˈraɪsɪv/ Showing scorn or contempt; mocking. Meaning Off Sound Off

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