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evangelical
C1
/iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/
relating to a Protestant Christian movement that emphasizes personal conversion, biblical authority, and preaching the gospel
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altruistic
C1
/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
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aromatic
C1
/ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
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shipshape
C1
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/
neat, orderly, and in good working condition
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mythic
C1
/ˈmɪθɪk/
relating to, described in, or having the character of a myth
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unsung
C1
/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/
not publicly recognized or praised despite deserving recognition
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aptly
C1
/ˈæp(t).li/
In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably
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organizational
C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
Relating to how a company or group is structured and run.
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exuberant
C1
/ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerful enthusiasm.
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symptomatic
C1
/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/
Being a sign of a wider, usually bad, situation or problem.
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ecclesiastical
C1
/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/
Of or pertaining to the church.
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vitally
C1
/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/
to a vital degree
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artistically
C1
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/
In a skilful or creative way that shows artistic taste.
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acutely
C1
/əˈkjuːtli/
To a very great degree; intensely.
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inexhaustible
C1
/ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/
So great in amount that it can never be used up; unlimited.
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reversible
C1
/ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/
capable of assuming or producing either of two states
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irate
C1
/aɪˈɹeɪt/
Very angry.
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inconsolable
C1
/ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbəl/
so distressed, disappointed, or grief-stricken that comfort provides no relief
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lethargic
C1
/ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/
Lacking energy and feeling slow or sleepy.
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raunchy
C1
/ˈɹɔːnt͡ʃi/
Openly sexual in a rude or shocking way.
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untenable
C1
/ənˈtɛnəbəl/
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
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tantamount
C1
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/
Equal in effect or meaning to something else, even if not technically the same.
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electrically
C1
/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəli/
by electricity
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aperture
C1
/ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/
A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole.
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fabulously
C1
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/
Extremely; to a very great degree.
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collaborative
C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/
Involving two or more people working together.
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pert
C1
/pɝt/
boldly disrespectful or impudent in a lively way; saucy
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favorably
C1
/ˈfeɪvɝəbli/
In a way that shows approval or support.
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objectionable
C1
/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/
liable to objection or debate
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unearthly
C1
/ʌnˈɝθ.li/
Not of the earth; nonterrestrial.
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detestable
C1
/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/
Deserving to be hated; extremely unpleasant or offensive.
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convoluted
C1
/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/
Extremely complicated and difficult to follow.
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goody-goody
C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/
disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved
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porous
C1
/ˈpɔɹəs/
allowing passage in and out
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ornamental
C1
/ˌɔɹ.nəˈmɛn.təl/
Used for decoration rather than for any practical purpose.
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unsympathetic
C1
/ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not showing understanding, concern, or compassion for someone's difficulties
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probationary
C1
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃəˌner.i/
subject to a trial period before a position, status, or arrangement becomes permanent
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interchangeable
C1
/ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/
(mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged
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absurdly
C1
/æbˈsɝd.li/
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
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respectively
C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/
In the order already mentioned, matching each item to the one before it.
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marginally
C1
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/
By a very small amount; slightly.
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complementary
C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Combining well with something else to make a complete or better whole.
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afield
C1
/əˈfiːld/
away from home, a starting point, or one's usual surroundings, often at some distance
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deductive
C1
/dɪˈdʌktəv/
relating to logical deduction
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torturous
C1
/ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/
Causing great physical or mental pain; extremely difficult to endure.
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structurally
C1
/ˈstrʌktʃɝəli/
In a way that relates to the way something is built or put together.
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enviable
C1
/ˈɛn.vɪ.ə.b(ə)l/
So good or desirable that others would envy it.
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spry
C1
/spraɪ/
active, nimble, and energetic, especially despite advanced age
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aesthetically
C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/
In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses.
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triumphantly
C1
/traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
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fearfully
C1
/ˈfɪɹfəli/
in an alarming manner
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arbitrarily
C1
/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛrəli/
In an arbitrary manner.
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devotional
C1
/dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/
relating to religious worship, prayer, or private devotion
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charmingly
C1
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
In a charming manner.
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dewy
C1
/ˈdjuː.i/
wet or covered with dew
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panoramic
C1
/ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/
Showing a wide view of a large area.
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underhand
C1
/ˈʌndɚˌhænd/
dishonest, secretive, or deceitfully indirect
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coolly
C1
/ˈkuːl.li/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
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tubular
C1
/ˈtuːbjələr/
shaped like a tube or made from one or more tubes
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immemorial
C1
/ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/
That is beyond memory; ancient.
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unjustified
C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/
not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted
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unilateral
C1
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/
affecting, occurring on, or involving only one side of the body or another structure
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medial
C1
/ˈmiːdiəl/
situated in or toward the middle, especially nearer the midline of the body
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crudely
C1
/ˈkɹudli/
In a rough, simple, or poorly made way.
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viaduct
C1
/ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/
a long bridge, typically supported by a series of arches or spans, that carries a road or railway across a valley, low ground, or another obstacle
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herewith
C1
/ˌhɪrˈwɪð/
together with this letter, document, or other formal communication
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darkly
C1
/ˈdɑɹkli/
without light
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beguiling
C1
/bɪˈgaɪlɪŋ/
Charming and attractive in a way that draws you in.
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parabolic
C1
/ˌpærəˈbɑlɪk/
mathematics: having the shape or properties of a parabola
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inertial
C1
/ɪˈnɝ.ʃəl/
of or relating to inertia
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cylindrical
C1
/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/
Shaped like a cylinder.
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triumphal
C1
/traɪˈʌm.fəl/
relating to, commemorating, or performed in celebration of a victory
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unsustainable
C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbəl/
Unable to continue at the current level without causing harm or running out of resources.
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unrestrained
C1
/ˌənriːˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
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candidly
C1
/ˈkændɪdli/
In an honest, open way; frankly.
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waxy
C1
/ˈwæk.si/
made of, coated with, or resembling wax in texture, surface, or lustre
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kingly
C1
/ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
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nondescript
C1
/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/
Having no special or interesting qualities; ordinary and hard to describe.
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gruelling
C1
/ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/
extremely tiring and demanding
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principally
C1
/ˈprɪnsɪpli/
Mainly; for the most part.
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scathing
C1
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
Very harsh and severely critical.
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wickedly
C1
/ˈwɪkɪdli/
In an evil or cruel way.
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zany
C1
/ˈzeɪni/
Amusingly unusual, silly, and unpredictable.
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insofar
C1
/ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹ/
to the degree or extent that; used chiefly in the construction 'insofar as'
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undaunted
C1
/ənˈdɔntɪd/
Not discouraged or frightened by difficulty or danger.
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amply
C1
/ˈæm.pli/
In a way that is more than enough; fully or generously.
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unshakable
C1
/ʌnˈʃeɪ.kə.bəl/
of a belief, fact, relationship, or system, so firm or secure that it cannot easily be weakened, changed, or disproved
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ceaseless
C1
/ˈsiːsləs/
Continuing without ever stopping.
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needful
C1
/ˈniːdfl̩/
necessary for relief or supply
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meteoric
C1
/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/
like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
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inasmuch
C1
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌt͡ʃ/
In like degree; in like manner; to the same or similar degree; likewise.
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ferociously
C1
/fɝˈoʊʃɪsli/
In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way.
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businesslike
C1
/ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
methodical, efficient, practical, and focused on accomplishing a task
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restorative
C1
/ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/
Having the power to make you feel healthy, strong, or refreshed again.
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palliative
C1
/ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/
relieving pain or other symptoms without curing the underlying disease
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passively
C1
/ˈpæsɪvli/
in a passive manner
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