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uber
C2
/ˈuːbɚ/
informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind
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Celtic
C2
/ˈkɛltɪk/
of or relating to the Celts or their cultures and traditions
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wayward
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/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/
Stubbornly doing as one pleases and refusing to behave properly.
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bison
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/ˈbaɪsən/
a large wild bovine of the genus Bison, with a massive head, short horns, and a shaggy forequarter
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bloodthirsty
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/ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
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untraceable
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/ənˈtreɪsəbəl/
incapable of being traced or tracked down
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smoky
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/ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
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rhetorical
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/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/
Asked only to make a point, without expecting any answer.
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wholesome
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/ˈhoʊl.səm/
sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
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Sicilian
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/sɪˈsɪliən/
relating to Sicily, its people, culture, or language
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bonny
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/ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
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eminent
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/ˈɛmɪnənt/
Famous and highly respected in a particular field.
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subversive
C2
/səbˈvɝsɪv/
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.
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ruddy
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/ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
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forcibly
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/ˈfɔːsəbli/
in a forcible manner
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oblivious
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/əˈblɪviːəs/
Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
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airtight
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/ˈɛrˌtaɪt/
sealed so that air or another gas cannot pass in or out
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whimsical
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/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
Given to whimsy.
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residual
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/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/
Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone.
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cavalier
C2
/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/
showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern
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unintelligible
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
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savvy
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/ˈsævi/
Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
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antarctic
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/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/
relating to Antarctica or the region around the South Pole
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adrift
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/əˈdrɪft/
floating without being moored or steered
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irritable
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/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/
Easily exasperated or excited.
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seismic
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/ˈsaɪzmɪk/
Relating to or caused by earthquakes.
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carnal
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/ˈkɑɹnəl/
of or relating to the body or flesh
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glittering
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/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/
sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light
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starry
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/ˈstɑɹ.i/
abounding with or resembling stars
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agile
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/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/
Able to move quickly and easily.
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secular
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/ˈsɛkjələɹ/
Not connected with religion or spiritual matters.
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ticklish
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/ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
very sensitive to being tickled
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tipsy
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/ˈtɪp.si/
slightly intoxicated
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Siamese
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/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/
historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language
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abominable
C2
/əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/
unequivocally detestable
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inconclusive
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/ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/
Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.
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callous
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/ˈkæləs/
Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering.
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sho
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/ʃoʊ/
nonstandard pronunciation spelling of sure, shore, or so
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disgruntled
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/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/
In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
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maritime
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/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/
bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
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platonic
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/pləˈtɒnɪk/
free from physical desire
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hysterically
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/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪkli/
In a wild, uncontrollable, emotional way.
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feverish
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/ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
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vascular
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/ˈvæskjəlɚ/
relating to, containing, or consisting of vessels that carry blood, lymph, sap, or other fluid in an organism
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menacing
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/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/
Seeming dangerous and likely to cause harm; threatening.
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alpine
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/ˈæl.paɪn/
living or growing above the timber line
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albino
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/ælˈbaɪnoʊ/
born with albinism and therefore having little or no melanin pigmentation
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sable
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/ˈseɪbəl/
black or very dark, especially in literary description or heraldry
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floral
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/ˈfloɹəl/
decorated with, made from, or resembling flowers
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godless
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/ˈɡɑdləs/
not believing in or acknowledging a god or gods
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proverbial
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/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/
Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally.
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iguana
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/ɪˈɡwɑːnə/
a large tropical American lizard, typically with a crest of spines along its back and a long tail
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aristocratic
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/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
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tinny
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/ˈtɪni/
having a thin, harsh, metallic sound
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conjugal
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/ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/
relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
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incognito
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/ˌɪn.kɑːɡˈniː.t̬oʊ/
with one's identity concealed, especially to avoid attention or recognition
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exalted
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/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
Held in very high regard; of high rank or status.
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twelfth
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/ˈtwɛlfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
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intolerant
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/ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/
Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects.
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astral
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/ˈæstɹəl/
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
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irreversible
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/ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/
incapable of being reversed
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Peruvian
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/pəˈɹuː.vi.ən/
relating to Peru, its people, languages, culture, or geography
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handsomely
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/ˈhæn(t)səmli/
in a generously handsome manner
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faceless
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/ˈfeɪs.ləs/
having no visible or recognizable face
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Jurassic
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/dʒəˈræsɪk/
relating to the second period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201 to 145 million years ago
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shorthand
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/ˈʃɔɹthænd/
written in abbreviated or symbolic form
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spatial
C2
/ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to space and the position, size, or arrangement of things in it.
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rummy
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/ˈrʌm.i/
in informal British use, odd, peculiar, or suspicious
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Mongolian
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/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/
relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture
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infallible
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/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/
Never wrong; incapable of making a mistake.
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instantaneous
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/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/
Happening immediately, with no delay at all.
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swish
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/swɪʃ/
sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
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veritable
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/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/
Used to emphasise that a description is accurate or fitting; real or genuine.
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red-hot
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/ˌredˈhɑːt/
so hot that it glows red
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poignant
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/ˈpɔɪnənt/
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
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crippling
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/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/
Causing serious harm, damage, or a problem too big to overcome.
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deviant
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/ˈdiːviːənt/
Differing sharply from what is normal or socially accepted.
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physiological
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/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to how the body and its organs normally work.
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billiard
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/ˈbɪl.i.ə(ɹ)d/
of or relating to billiards
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comatose
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/ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/
in a coma or a state of deep, prolonged unconsciousness
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predatory
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/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/
living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
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celibate
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/ˈsɛləbət/
abstaining from sexual intercourse
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notoriously
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/noʊˈtɔriːəsli/
In a way that is widely known, usually for something bad or difficult.
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patronizing
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/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
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insidious
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/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
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cranial
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/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/
of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain
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incorrigible
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/ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/
Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.
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squeamish
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/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant
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shoddy
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/ˈʃɑ.di/
poorly made, carelessly done, or inferior in quality
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amorous
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/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
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seedy
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/ˈsiːdi/
Dirty, run-down, and slightly disreputable.
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sultry
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/ˈsʌltɹi/
characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
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lawless
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/ˈlɔːləs/
disobedient to or defiant of law
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shrill
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/ˈʃrɪl/
of colors that are bright and gaudy
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sledgehammer
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/ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/
a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for powerful blows in demolition or construction
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faux
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/foʊ/
made in imitation of something else; artificial or not genuine
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