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anthropomorphic
C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔrfɪk/
attributing human form, emotions, motives, or behavior to a god, animal, object, or natural process
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fractious
C2
/ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/
Easily annoyed and inclined to complain or quarrel.
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empirically
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/ɛmˈpɪrɪkəli/
in an empirical manner
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excusable
C2
/ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
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haphazardly
C2
/hæpˈhæzɚdli/
In a careless, random way, without any clear plan.
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granular
C2
/ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
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bristly
C2
/ˈbɹɪsli/
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
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farcical
C2
/ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/
So ridiculous or absurd that it seems like a joke.
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aural
C2
/ˈɔɹəl/
relating to or characterized by an aura
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unintelligent
C2
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈtɛl.ə.dʒənt/
showing a limited ability to learn, understand, or reason
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quixotic
C2
/kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/
not sensible about practical matters; overly idealistic or impractical
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vainglorious
C2
/ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/
imperious self-importance
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callously
C2
/ˈkæləsli/
In a cruel, uncaring way, with no regard for others' feelings.
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unwholesome
C2
/ˌənˈhoʊlsəm/
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
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cocksure
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marked by excessive confidence
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intransigent
C2
/ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/
Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable.
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hermetic
C2
/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/
Completely sealed so that no air or gas can pass through; airtight.
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thereupon
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/ˌðɛɹəˈpɑn/
Upon that; thereon.
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numeric
C2
/n(j)uˈmɛɹɪk/
measured or expressed in numbers
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ingenuous
C2
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/
Innocent and trusting in a simple, honest way; not suspicious of others.
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florid
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/ˈfloɹɪd/
In a blatant, vivid, or highly disorganized state.
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fragmentary
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/ˈfrægmənˌtɛri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
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cerebrospinal
C2
/ˌsɛrəbroʊˈspaɪnəl/
of or relating to the brain and spinal cord
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geometrically
C2
/ˌdʒiːəˈmɛtrɪkli/
in a geometric fashion
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all-encompassing
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Including everything; very broad in scope.
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russet
C2
/ˈrʌsɪt/
reddish-brown or brown with an orange tint
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cerulean
C2
/səˈruːliən/
deep or vivid sky-blue, sometimes with a slight greenish tone
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mastoid
C2
/ˈmæ.stɔɪd/
relating to the mastoid process or the region of the skull directly behind the ear
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prurient
C2
/ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/
Having or showing too much interest in sexual matters.
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supercilious
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/ˌsu.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/
expressive of contempt
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curvaceous
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/kɚˈveɪ.ʃɪs/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
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beery
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/ˈbɪɹi/
smelling of beer
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vicarious
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/vaɪˈkɛɹi.əs/
suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another
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navigable
C2
/ˈnævɪɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
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intelligible
C2
/ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbəl/
well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly
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absentminded
C2
/ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd/
so preoccupied with one's thoughts that one fails to notice the surroundings or remember ordinary things
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aforethought
C2
/əˈfɔɹ.θɔt/
planned or considered in advance; premeditated, especially in the legal phrase 'malice aforethought'
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phonetically
C2
/fəˈnɛtɪkli/
by phonetics
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feebly
C2
/ˈfiːbli/
in a halting and feeble manner
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rapturous
C2
/ˈɹæp.t͡ʃəɹ.əs/
Showing or feeling great joy or enthusiasm.
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alchemical
C2
/ælˈkɛmɪkəl/
relating to alchemy, an early tradition concerned with transforming matter
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moribund
C2
/ˈmɔrəbənd/
Close to dying; about to come to an end.
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semantic
C2
/sɪˈmæntɪk/
of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning
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trilateral
C2
/ˌtrɪˈlæ.təɹ.əl/
involving three parties
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malformed
C2
/ˌmælˈfɔːrmd/
formed abnormally or with an incorrect shape or structure
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polygamous
C2
/pəˈlɪɡəməs/
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.
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unpronounceable
C2
/ˌʌnprəˈnaʊnsəbəl/
very difficult to pronounce correctly
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therewith
C2
/ðɛəˈwɪθ/
with that or this or it
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gnostic
C2
/ˈnɑstɪk/
of or relating to Gnosticism
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unaltered
C2
/əˈnɔltɝd/
remaining in an original state
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maxillary
C2
/ˈmæk.səˌlɛɹ.i/
of or relating to the upper jaw
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barefaced
C2
/ˈber.feɪst/
openly shameless, audacious, or unconcealed
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tuneless
C2
/ˈtuːn.ləs/
lacking a recognizable or pleasing melody; not tuneful
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freeborn
C2
/ˈfɹiːˌbɔɹn/
born free rather than into slavery or bondage
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multifaceted
C2
/ˌməltiːˈfæsətɪd/
Having multiple facets or (geometric) faces.
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associative
C2
/əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/
in mathematics, having the property that regrouping operands does not change the result
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whitish
C2
/ˈwaɪtɪʃ/
Somewhat white, pale or almost white.
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iniquitous
C2
/ɪˈnɪk.wə.t̬əs/
grossly unfair, unjust, or morally wrong; wicked (formal)
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incipient
C2
/ˌɪnˈsɪpiːənt/
Just beginning to exist or develop; in an early stage.
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blunderbuss
C2
/ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/
An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.
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milch
C2
/mɪltʃ/
of a cow or other female animal: producing milk, especially when kept for dairy use
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sinuous
C2
/ˈsɪn.ju.əs/
Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.
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salivary
C2
/ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/
Relating to or producing saliva.
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equidistant
C2
/ˌi.kwəˈdɪs.tənt/
the same distance apart at every point
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dactyl
C2
/ˈdæktɪl/
a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables, or one long syllable followed by two short ones
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somatic
C2
/səˈmætɪk/
Part of, or relating to the body of an organism.
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indolent
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/ˈɪndələnt/
Habitually lazy and avoiding any kind of work or effort.
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Patagonian
C2
/ˌpætəˈɡəʊni.ən/
relating to Patagonia, the southern region of Argentina and Chile, or its people and culture
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minutely
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/maɪˈnjuːtlɪ/
in minute detail
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octagonal
C2
/ɑkˈtæɡənəl/
having the shape of an octagon, with eight sides and eight angles
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purgative
C2
/ˈpɝːɡətɪv/
causing the bowels to empty, or more broadly cleansing something of unwanted matter or emotion
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purposeless
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/ˈpɝːpəsləs/
Without purpose.
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peremptory
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/pɝˈɛmptɝi/
putting an end to all debate or action
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steeply
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/ˈstiːpli/
in a steep manner
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sartorial
C2
/sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/
Of or relating to the tailoring of clothing.
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starlit
C2
/ˈstɑːrlɪt/
illuminated by stars or starlight
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glitzy
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/ˈɡlɪtsi/
Very showy and glamorous, sometimes in a flashy or shallow way.
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polyamorous
C2
/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/
involving or open to romantic relationships with more than one partner, with everyone informed and consenting
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hunchbacked
C2
/ˈhʌntʃˌbækt/
having a back that is markedly rounded or curved outward
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sympathetically
C2
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
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unabashed
C2
/ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
not embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious; confidently composed
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accusatory
C2
/əˈkjuzəˌtɔri/
expressing, containing, or suggesting an accusation
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matronly
C2
/ˈmeɪtrənli/
having the dignified, caring, or authoritative qualities traditionally associated with a mature woman
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polemic
C2
/pəˈlɛmɪk/
Having the characteristics of a polemic.
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forlornly
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In a sad and lonely way.
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edgeways
C2
/ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/
with the edge facing forward or sideways, especially so that something fits through a narrow space
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conciliatory
C2
/kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/
Intended to end a disagreement and make peace.
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pendent
C2
/ˈpɛndənt/
hanging or suspended from above; dangling downward
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telephonic
C2
/ˌtɛləˈfɑːnɪk/
of or relating to telephony
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numberless
C2
/ˈnʌm.bɚ.ləs/
too numerous to count; existing in a very great number
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subnormal
C2
/ˌsʌbˈnɔːr.məl/
below the usual, expected, or average level
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encyclopedic
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/ensaiːkloˈpʰiːdək/
broad in scope or content
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costal
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/ˈkɑːstəl/
anatomy: relating to a rib or the ribs
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convulsive
C2
/kənˈvʌlsɪv/
resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
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Silurian
C2
/sɪˈlʊɹiən/
relating to the geological period between the Ordovician and Devonian, about 444 to 419 million years ago
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geodesic
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/ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/
of or relating to or determined by geodesy
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