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nautical
C1
/ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/
relating to ships, sailors, navigation, or travel by sea
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reportedly
C1
/rɪˈpɔrtədli/
According to what people say or to news reports, though not certainly true.
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gushing
C1
/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
Expressing praise or emotion in an overly enthusiastic way.
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intellectually
C1
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/
in an intellectual manner
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approximate²
C1
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/
To estimate or come close to a number or amount.
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unforgiving
C1
/ˌʌn.fɚˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
unwilling to forgive an offense or show mercy
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arguably
C1
/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/
Used to say something can be reasonably argued or claimed, even if not everyone agrees.
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paternal
C1
/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/
Related to you through your father's side of the family.
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ideological
C1
/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to a system of political, social, or economic ideas and beliefs.
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docile
C1
/ˈdɑ.səl/
Quiet and easy to control or manage.
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advisory
C1
/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/
Having the role of giving advice rather than making decisions.
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headstrong
C1
/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/
Determined to do what you want and unwilling to listen to advice.
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daunting
C1
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/
Seeming so difficult or large that it makes you feel nervous or discouraged.
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epileptic
C1
/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/
relating to epilepsy or involving seizures caused by epilepsy
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symmetrical
C1
/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
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cervical
C1
/ˈsɝvɪkəl/
relating to the neck or to the neck-like part of an organ
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shifty
C1
/ˈʃɪfti/
appearing dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy
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ratty
C1
/ˈræti/
informal, especially US: old, worn, dirty, or in poor condition
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undying
C1
/ʌnˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
lasting forever or never losing strength, especially of a feeling, memory, or reputation
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inexcusable
C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
So bad that it cannot be justified or forgiven.
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botanical
C1
/bəˈtænɪkəl/
relating to plants or to the scientific study of plants
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strapping
C1
/ˈstræpɪŋ/
(of a person) tall, strong, and healthy-looking.
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demographic
C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪk/
Relating to the size and makeup of human populations
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adjoining
C1
/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/
Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary.
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sarcastically
C1
/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/
In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean.
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gully
C1
/ˈɡʌl.i/
a narrow channel or small ravine cut into the ground by running water
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temperamental
C1
/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/
Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably.
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notable
C1
/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/
Important or interesting enough to be noticed; worth paying attention to.
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bulky
C1
/ˈbʌlki/
Large and awkward to carry or store.
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unscathed
C1
/ʌnˈskeɪðd/
not injured or damaged by a dangerous event
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suave
C1
/swɑːv/
smoothly charming, confident, and courteous, sometimes in a way that seems insincere
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unmanned
C1
/ʌnˈmænd/
Operated without a person on board or in control.
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insightful
C1
/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/
Showing a clear and deep understanding of something.
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overbearing
C1
/ˌoʊvɚˈberɪŋ/
trying to control other people in an arrogant, forceful, and unpleasant way; domineering
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explicitly
C1
/ɪkˈsplɪsətli/
In a clear and detailed way, leaving no doubt.
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methodical
C1
/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/
Done in a careful, orderly, and systematic way.
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intestinal
C1
/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/
relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines
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pleasurable
C1
/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/
Giving pleasure or enjoyment.
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macabre
C1
/məˈkɑb/
Disturbing and gruesome, especially because it deals with death.
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whereby
C1
/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/
By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method).
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aimlessly
C1
/ˈeɪmləsli/
Without purpose, goal, or direction.
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sentient
C1
/ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/
Able to feel, sense, or experience things.
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aquatic
C1
/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/
operating or living or growing in water
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genital
C1
/ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.təl/
of or relating to the external reproductive or sexual organs
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large-scale
C1
/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/
Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area.
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monotonous
C1
/məˈnɑtənəs/
Boring because it never changes or has any variety.
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homely
C1
/ˈhoʊmli/
Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage).
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recognizable
C1
/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/
Easy to know or identify because it is familiar.
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supple
C1
/ˈsʌpəl/
Able to bend and move easily; flexible.
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unanimously
C1
/juːˈnænəməsli/
In a unanimous manner; without objection.
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apprehensive
C1
/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/
Worried or anxious that something bad might happen.
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inherently
C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/
In a way that is a natural, permanent part of something.
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tireless
C1
/ˈtaɪrləs/
showing great energy and persistence without appearing to become tired
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infuriating
C1
/ɪnˈfjʊɹiˌeɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or likely to make someone angry
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gutsy
C1
/ˈgʌtˈsiː/
Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation.
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instinctive
C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling.
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impersonal
C1
/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/
Cold and unfriendly; not showing warmth or feeling.
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impoverished
C1
/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/
Very poor; lacking money.
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riveting
C1
/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/
So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention.
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durable
C1
/ˈdʊɹəbəl/
Able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out.
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amino
C1
/əˈmiːnoʊ/
relating to or containing the nitrogen-based amino group, especially in an amino acid
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rudimentary
C1
/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/
Basic; involving only the simplest or most essential parts.
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avid
C1
/ˈæv.ɪd/
Very enthusiastic and keen about something.
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respite
C1
/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
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metaphysical
C1
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
highly abstract and overly theoretical
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deathly
C1
/ˈdɛθli/
resembling or suggesting death, especially by being extremely pale, still, cold, or unpleasant
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terrestrial
C1
/tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/
operating or living or growing on land
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mythological
C1
/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/
Relating to myths or mythology.
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irreparable
C1
/ɪˈɹɛpəɹəbəl/
impossible to repair, restore, remedy, or make right
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raspy
C1
/ˈræspi/
harsh, rough, or grating in sound
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stately
C1
/ˈsteɪtli/
Grand, impressive, and dignified in appearance.
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uneventful
C1
/ˌəniːˈvɛntfəl/
Without anything interesting, exciting, or unusual happening.
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quadruple
C1
/kwɑˈdruːpəl/
four times as large, numerous, or valuable
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substantially
C1
/səbˈstænʃəli/
By a large amount; to a great degree.
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regimental
C1
/ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/
belonging to, organized as, or associated with a military regiment
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cleanly
C1
/ˈklɛnli/
In a neat, smooth, and precise way.
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loveless
C1
/ˈlʌv.ləs/
lacking love, affection, or emotional warmth
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subtly
C1
/ˈsʌt.l̩.li/
In a quiet, delicate way that is not obvious or easy to notice.
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sceptical
C1
Doubtful about whether something is true, right, or worthwhile.
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arid
C1
/ˈæɹ.ɪd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
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long-time
C1
Having been the case for a long time; of long duration.
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anemic
C1
/əˈniːmɪk/
affected by or relating to anemia, a deficiency of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin
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clammy
C1
/ˈklæmi/
Unpleasantly cold and damp, often describing skin.
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disconcerting
C1
/ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/
causing someone to feel uneasy, confused, or embarrassed
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succulent
C1
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
Full of juice and very pleasant to eat.
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antiquated
C1
/ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/
Old-fashioned and no longer useful or suitable for modern times.
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marginal
C1
/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/
Very small in size or effect; not important.
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pragmatic
C1
/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/
concerned with practical matters
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post-war
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Belonging to the period just after a war.
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dutiful
C1
/ˈduːtiːfəl/
Doing what you are supposed to do out of a sense of duty and respect.
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tactful
C1
/ˈtæktfəl/
Careful not to say or do anything that might upset or offend other people.
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prolific
C1
/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/
Producing a great deal of work, results, or output.
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impervious
C1
/ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/
Not affected or influenced by something, such as criticism or emotion.
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claustrophobia
C1
/ˌklɔː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
A strong fear of being in small, closed, or crowded spaces.
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periodically
C1
/ˌpiːriːˈɑːdɪkəli/
In a manner that is regular or periodic.
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skeletal
C1
/ˈskɛlətəl/
relating to, forming, or attached to a skeleton
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