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928 words
sheepish
C1
/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ/
embarrassed or ashamed, especially after being caught making a mistake
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unpretentious
C1
/ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/
not trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than one really is; modest and sincere
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reverently
C1
/ˈrɛvɝəntli/
in a reverent manner.
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perceptual
C1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛp.tʃ(u)əl/
of or relating to the act of perceiving
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greedily
C1
/ˈgriːdəli/
In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire.
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staccato
C1
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
Made up of short, sharp, separated sounds or parts.
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reductive
C1
/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/
characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
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thought-provoking
C1
/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/
Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas.
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ventral
C1
/ˈvɛntrəl/
situated on or directed toward the belly or lower surface of an animal, or the front surface of an upright human body
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overripe
C1
/ˌoʊ.vərˈraɪp/
too ripe and beginning to become soft, spoiled, or fermented
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unsupported
C1
/ənsəˈpɔrtɪd/
not held up or borne
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stylistic
C1
/staɪˈlɪstɪk/
Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language.
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restlessly
C1
/ˈrɛstləsli/
in a restless manner
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smugly
C1
/ˈsmʌgli/
In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself.
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dreamless
C1
/ˈdriːmləs/
without dreams, especially describing deep and undisturbed sleep
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undoubted
C1
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪd/
Without doubt; without question; certain.
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unbounded
C1
/ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
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magnetically
C1
/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/
In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet.
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poetical
C1
/poʊˈɛtɪkl̩/
Synonym of poetic.
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chiselled
C1
Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body.
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wrathful
C1
/ˈɹæθfəl/
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
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prohibitive
C1
/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/
So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford.
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gingerly
C1
/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/
with great care or caution, especially to avoid pain, damage, or danger
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hundredfold
C1
/ˈhʌndrədˌfoʊld/
one hundred times as great or as numerous
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unassisted
C1
/ˌənəˈsɪstɪd/
Done without any help from others.
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cynically
C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəli/
In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty.
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wryly
C1
/ˈɹaɪli/
In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour.
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aforesaid
C1
/əˈfɔɹsɛd/
previously mentioned or named
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therefor
C1
/ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/
formal, especially legal: for that thing, action, or reason; in return for it
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ungentlemanly
C1
/ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman
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impish
C1
/ˈɪmpɪʃ/
Playfully naughty in an amusing, mischievous way.
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bloodcurdling
C1
/ˈblʌdˌkɝːdəlɪŋ/
causing extreme fear or horror
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insoluble
C1
/ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/
without hope of solution
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popularly
C1
/ˈpɑːpjəlɝli/
among the people
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phial
C1
/ˈfaɪəl/
a small, narrow bottle, especially one used for medicines, chemicals, or other liquids
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lordly
C1
/ˈlɔː(ɹ)dli/
grand, noble, or suitable for a lord
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explanatory
C1
/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/
Helping to explain something or make it clearer.
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algebraic
C1
/ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/
relating to algebra or expressed by means of algebra
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expressionless
C1
/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/
showing no emotion, feeling, or reaction in the face, voice, or manner
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untangled
C1
No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free.
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poky
C1
/ˈpoʊki/
informal, especially British: too small, cramped, or lacking space
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engrossing
C1
/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/
So interesting that it holds all your attention.
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underdone
C1
/ˌʌn.dərˈdʌn/
not cooked or browned enough
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experimentally
C1
/ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntəli/
in an experimental fashion
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victoriously
C1
In a way that shows victory or triumph.
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insupportable
C1
/ˌɪnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/
That cannot be tolerated or endured.
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explosively
C1
/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/
In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force.
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interdependent
C1
/ˌɪntɝdɪˈpɛndənt/
depending on each other; mutually reliant
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ecstatically
C1
/ɛkˈstætɪkli/
In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement.
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doggedly
C1
/ˈdɔɡədli/
with obstinate determination
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unworkable
C1
/ʌnˈwɝkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out successfully or put into practical operation
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unrealized
C1
/ˌʌnˈriːəlaɪzd/
not yet achieved, fulfilled, or made real
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ludicrously
C1
/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/
In a way that is absurd or unreasonable, often to the point of being funny.
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fanatically
C1
/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/
In a way that shows extreme, intense enthusiasm or devotion.
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ungainly
C1
/anˈɡæɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
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unswerving
C1
/ʌnˈswɝːvɪŋ/
firm, constant, and dependable, especially in loyalty or purpose
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imperishable
C1
/ɪmˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/
not subject to decay, destruction, or death; lasting forever
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inexpressible
C1
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈspres.ə.bəl/
so strong, unusual, or profound that it cannot adequately be put into words
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retentive
C1
/rɪˈtɛntɪv/
able to remember information well
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dialectical
C1
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/
relating to dialectic: reasoning through the examination of opposing arguments
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unimpeded
C1
/ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/
not obstructed, delayed, or prevented
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uninspiring
C1
/ʌn.ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/
Dull and not interesting or exciting
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irretrievable
C1
/ˌɪr.əˈtriː.və.bəl/
impossible to recover, restore, or put right
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heartrending
C1
/ˈhɑːrtˌrɛn.dɪŋ/
causing intense grief, distress, or sympathy
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wizened
C1
/ˈwɪzənd/
Dried up and covered in wrinkles, usually because of old age.
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incontestable
C1
/ˌɪnkənˈtɛstəbəl/
so clearly true or valid that it cannot reasonably be disputed
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sentimentally
C1
In a way that shows tender, often nostalgic emotion.
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unverified
C1
/ˌʌnˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/
not yet checked or confirmed as accurate, authentic, or true
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experiential
C1
/ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/
relating to, encountered through, or based on direct experience
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scornfully
C1
/ˈskɔɹnfəli/
In a way that shows you think someone or something deserves no respect.
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shivery
C1
/ˈʃɪv.ər.i/
prone to shivering or feeling cold
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expeditious
C1
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/
done or acting with speed and efficiency
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appreciable
C1
/əˈpɹiːʃəbl/
enough to be estimated or measured
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stylistically
C1
/staɪˈlɪstɪkli/
In terms of style, especially in writing, art, or language.
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unenviable
C1
/əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/
So difficult or unpleasant that no one would want to be in it.
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double-barreled
C1
/ˌdʌbəlˈbærəld/
having two barrels, especially a gun with two barrels mounted side by side or one above the other
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conditionally
C1
/kənˈdɪʃənəli/
In a way that depends on a certain condition being met.
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unjustifiable
C1
/ˌʌndʒʌstəˈfaɪəbəl/
impossible to defend as right, reasonable, or warranted
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startlingly
C1
/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋˌliː/
In a way that is surprising or shocking.
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successively
C1
/səkˈsɛsɪvli/
in proper order or sequence
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maidenly
C1
/ˈmeɪdənli/
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
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knowable
C1
/ˈnoʊ.ə.bəl/
capable of being known, understood, or discovered
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dog-tired
C1
/ˌdɔɡˈtaɪrd/
informal: extremely tired; exhausted
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sustainably
C1
/səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
In a way that can continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up resources.
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aqueous
C1
/ˈeɪkwiəs/
consisting of, containing, or dissolved in water
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trenchant
C1
/ˈtɹɛnʃənt/
Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
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fissionable
C1
/ˈfɪʃənəbəl/
capable of undergoing nuclear fission
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pendulous
C1
/ˈpɛndʒələs/
Hanging loosely downward, especially so as to swing freely.
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suborbital
C1
/ˌsʌbˈɔːrbɪtəl/
following a trajectory that rises into space but does not complete an orbit
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dynamically
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in a way that keeps changing or developing
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paternalistic
C1
/pəˌtɝːnəˈlɪstɪk/
Looking after people in a kind but controlling way, deciding what is best for them without asking.
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quizzical
C1
/ˈkwɪz.ɪ.kəl/
showing mild puzzlement or questioning, often with amusement
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persuasively
C1
/pɝˈsweɪsɪvli/
In a way that makes someone believe or agree with you.
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hereinafter
C1
/ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/
in a later part of this document, statement, or text
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gruesomely
C1
In an extremely shocking or horrifying way, often involving violence or blood.
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baronial
C1
/bəˈroʊniəl/
large, grand, and imposing in a way associated with a wealthy noble's home
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