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profoundly
C1
/pɹəˈfaʊndli/
Deeply; to a very great extent.
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nasal
C1
/ˈnæɪ.zəl/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
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startling
C1
/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/
So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you.
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historically
C1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/
with respect to history
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demented
C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/
wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control
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ghostly
C1
/ˈɡoʊstli/
Looking pale and faint, like a ghost; eerie.
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bubbly
C1
/ˈbʌbli/
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
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explicit
C1
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.
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dual
C1
/ˈd͡ʒuː.əl/
Having two parts, aspects, or purposes.
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consecutive
C1
/kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
Following one after another without a break.
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benign
C1
/bɪˈnɑen/
Not harmful or dangerous, especially describing a tumour that is not cancerous.
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mutually
C1
/ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/
In a way that is shared by or affects two or more people equally
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integrated
C1
/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪtəd/
Combined with other parts to form a single, well-working whole.
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optical
C1
/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Relating to sight or the eyes.
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pulmonary
C1
/ˈpʊlməneri/
relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
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ordinarily
C1
/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/
Usually; as a general rule under normal conditions.
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perceptive
C1
/pɚˈsɛptɪv/
Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones.
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papal
C1
/ˈpeɪpəl/
relating to the pope, the papacy, or the pope's authority
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degrading
C1
/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/
Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed.
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tangible
C1
/ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/
capable of being treated as fact
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monumental
C1
/ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/
extremely important or influential, especially in its lasting effects
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devout
C1
/dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply committed to a religion and its practices
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architectural
C1
/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/
Relating to the design and construction of buildings.
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gothic
C1
/ˈɡɑθɪk/
of a European architectural style marked by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and high, elaborate structures
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candid
C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/
Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.
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robust
C1
/ɹoʊˈbʌst/
Strong and unlikely to fail or break.
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claustrophobic
C1
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces.
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high-profile
C1
/ˌhaɪˈproʊfaɪl/
Receiving a lot of public attention; well known.
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communal
C1
/kəˈmju.nəl/
for or by a group rather than individuals
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unsettling
C1
/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/
Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
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creamy
C1
/ˈkɹiːmi/
Having the rich, smooth, thick taste or texture of cream.
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prospective
C1
/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/
Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future.
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limitless
C1
/ˈlɪmətləs/
Having no limit in size, amount, or extent.
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elastic
C1
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
Able to stretch and return to its original shape when released.
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linear
C1
/ˈlɪni.əɹ/
Following a straight line or a single direction.
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septic
C1
/ˈsɛp.tɪk/
infected with harmful microorganisms, or relating to sepsis
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hypocritical
C1
/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/
Behaving in a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards you claim to have.
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militant
C1
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/
Strongly active and aggressive in support of a cause, and ready to fight for it.
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problematic
C1
/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/
Causing problems or difficulties.
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unconventional
C1
/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/
not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things
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pathological
C1
/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to disease or to the study of disease
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selective
C1
/səˈlɛktɪv/
Careful about what you choose, accepting only the best or only certain things.
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occupational
C1
/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/
Relating to a person's job or profession.
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upstanding
C1
/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/
honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval
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spacious
C1
/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/
Having a lot of space; large and roomy.
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spontaneously
C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/
Suddenly and without planning, because you suddenly want to.
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interim
C1
/ˈɪntəɹɪm/
Holding a position or in use only for a short time until a permanent arrangement is made.
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bisexual
C1
/baɪˈsɛk.ʃ(əw).əl/
in biology, involving or possessing both male and female sexes or reproductive structures
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self-conscious
C1
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəs/
uncomfortably aware of how you look or behave in front of others
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quirky
C1
/ˈkwɝːki/
Unusual or odd in a charming, likeable way.
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fiercely
C1
/ˈfɪɹsli/
In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive.
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generic
C1
/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/
Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing.
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situated
C1
/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/
Located in a particular place or position.
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variable
C1
[ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩]
Likely to change or able to change.
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conscientious
C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/
Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.
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nocturnal
C1
/nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/
Active at night rather than during the day.
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rigorous
C1
/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
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fetal
C1
/ˈfitl̩/
relating to a fetus or its development before birth
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subordinate
C1
/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/
Lower in rank, position, or importance than someone or something else.
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resilient
C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/
Able to recover quickly from difficulties, hardship, or setbacks.
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respective
C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/
Belonging separately to each of the people or things mentioned.
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glum
C1
/ɡlʌm/
Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits.
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instinctively
C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/
Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling.
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interstellar
C1
/ˌɪntɝˈstɛlɝ/
situated, occurring, or traveling between stars
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arbitrary
C1
/ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/
Based on personal choice or chance rather than on any clear reason or rule.
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ultraviolet
C1
/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪə.lət/
relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible violet light, conventionally about 10 to 400 nanometers
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exhilarating
C1
/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
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veterinary
C1
/ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri/
relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals
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pertinent
C1
/ˈpɚtɪnənt/
Directly relating to the subject being discussed; relevant.
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integral
C1
/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/
Essential to something and forming a necessary part of it.
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untold
C1
/ʌnˈtoʊld/
too great or numerous to be calculated or described
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inexplicable
C1
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/
Impossible to understand or explain.
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intuitive
C1
/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/
Easy to understand and use without instruction.
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sacrificial
C1
/ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/
relating to, offered in, or used for a religious or ritual sacrifice
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bureaucratic
C1
/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/
Relating to complicated official rules and procedures, often seen as slow or unnecessary.
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graciously
C1
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
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mangy
C1
/ˈmeɪndʒi/
affected by mange, or looking as though affected by it
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dismal
C1
/ˈdɪzməl/
Sad, gloomy, and depressing.
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wren
C1
/ɹɛn/
a very small, active songbird, typically brown, with a short upright tail
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inherent
C1
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/
Existing as a natural and permanent part of something.
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reluctantly
C1
/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/
In an unwilling or hesitant way.
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negligent
C1
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/
Failing to take proper care over something; carelessly inattentive.
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sedate
C1
/səˈdeɪt/
Calm, quiet, and unhurried.
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fro
C1
/fɹoʊ/
away or backward, now used chiefly in the fixed expression to and fro
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electoral
C1
/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/
Relating to elections or voting.
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latent
C1
/ˈleɪ.tənt/
Present but hidden or not yet active, with the potential to appear later.
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coupled
C1
/ˈkʌpəld/
Joined or connected together, especially in a pair.
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adverse
C1
/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/
Bad or harmful; having a negative effect.
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gastric
C1
/ˈɡæstrɪk/
relating to the stomach, especially its structure, secretions, or disorders
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knowledgeable
C1
/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/
Knowing a lot, especially about a particular subject.
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parliamentary
C1
/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Relating to or made by a parliament.
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comparable
C1
/ˈkɑmp.(ə.)ɹə.bɫ̩/
Similar enough to be compared; of a similar size, quality, or level.
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versatile
C1
/ˈvɝ.sə.təl/
Able to do many different things well
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statistical
C1
/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
Relating to statistics or the analysis of numerical data.
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tranquil
C1
/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/
Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
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luscious
C1
/ˈlʌʃ.əs/
richly sweet, delicious, or pleasing to taste
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