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idealistic
C2
/aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/
Of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism.
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unconsciously
C2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/
without awareness or deliberate intention
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unscrupulous
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/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/
Without scruples; immoral.
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loathsome
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/ˈloʊð.səm/
causing or able to cause nausea
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maniacal
C2
/məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/
wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited
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feudal
C2
/ˈfju.dəl/
Of, or relating to feudalism.
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monogamous
C2
/məˈnɑɡəməs/
(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
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mercilessly
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/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/
without pity or mercy
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cosmopolitan
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/ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/
of worldwide scope or applicability
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scurvy
C2
/ˈskɜɹvi/
Of a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
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salamander
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/ˈsæləˌmændɚ/
a long-bodied amphibian with a tail and short legs, superficially resembling a lizard
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repetitive
C2
/ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
characterized by repetition
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fluorescent
C2
/flɔːˈɹɛs.ənt/
emitting visible or other electromagnetic radiation while excited by absorbed radiation or energetic particles, with the emission usually ending almost at once when excitation stops
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derelict
C2
/ˈdɛɹəˌlɪk(t)/
Left empty and falling apart from neglect; run-down.
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baroque
C2
/bəˈɹoʊk/
In the highly decorated, dramatic style of European art and music of about 1600 to 1750.
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extracurricular
C2
/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/
Outside the regular school or college curriculum.
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kinetic
C2
/kɪˈnɛtɪk/
Relating to or produced by movement.
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narcotic
C2
/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/
inducing mental lethargy
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autonomous
C2
/ɔˈtɑnəməs/
Able to govern itself or make its own decisions, without control from others.
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awry
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/əˈɹɑɪ/
away from the correct or expected course
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meager
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/ˈmiɡɚ/
Small in amount and not enough; poor in quality.
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moonlit
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/ˈmuːnˌlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
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arduous
C2
/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/
Very difficult and tiring; requiring a lot of effort.
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res
C2
/rɛz/
informal: resolution or image detail, especially in high-res and low-res
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figuratively
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/fɪgˈjʊrətɪvli/
In a way that is meant as an image or comparison, not literally.
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grouchy
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/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain
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superfluous
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/suˈpɝflu.əs/
More than is needed; unnecessary.
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adept
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/əˈdɛpt/
Highly skilled and capable at something.
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definitively
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/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/
In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final.
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livid
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/ˈlɪvɪd/
furiously angry
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futuristic
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/ˌfjut͡ʃəˈɹɪstɪk/
having an appearance, technology, or style suggestive of an imagined future
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incendiary
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/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
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diligently
C2
/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/
In a careful and hardworking way, with steady effort.
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resolute
C2
/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/
Firm, unyielding, determined.
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lumbar
C2
/ˈlʌmbɑɹ/
relating to the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis
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sizable
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/ˈsaɪ.zə.bəl/
fairly large in size, amount, extent, or degree
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aloft
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/əˈlɔft/
in the higher atmosphere above the earth
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haughty
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/ˈhɔti/
Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt.
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mathematically
C2
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/
with respect to mathematics
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synonymous
C2
/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/
of words, meaning the same or nearly the same
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forlorn
C2
/fɚˈlɔɹn/
Sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone or abandoned.
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meticulously
C2
/məˈtɪkjələsli/
In a very careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail.
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née
C2
/neɪ/
used before a married woman's birth surname
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punitive
C2
/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/
Intended as punishment.
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amok
C2
/əˈmɑk/
in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok'
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nuptial
C2
/ˈnʌp.ʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
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spaniel
C2
/ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
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undecided
C2
/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/
not yet having made a commitment
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afresh
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/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/
again but in a new or different way
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panicky
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/ˈpænɪki/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
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crabby
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/ˈkræbi/
irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain
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unbecoming
C2
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
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flamboyant
C2
/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
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wavy
C2
/ˈweɪvi/
of hair, having waves
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elated
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/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
Extremely happy and excited
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grassy
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/ˈɡɹæsi/
abounding in grass
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complacent
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/kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
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gruff
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/ɡɹɐf/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
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emporium
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/ɪmˈpɔriəm/
a large store or marketplace offering a wide variety of goods
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unhinged
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/ənˈhɪndʒd/
mentally unstable or severely disturbed
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impregnable
C2
/ˌɪmˈprɛgnəbəl/
incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted
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abject
C2
/ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/
Extremely bad and hopeless; complete and utter.
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odious
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/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
unequivocally detestable
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anecdote
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/ˈænəkˌdoʊt/
a short, often interesting or humorous account of a real incident
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tabby
C2
/ˈtæb.i/
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring
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incoherent
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/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
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blasphemous
C2
/ˈblæsfəməs/
showing gross disrespect or contempt for God, a religion, or something regarded as sacred
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abundantly
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/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/
In large amounts; plentifully.
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roan
C2
/roʊn/
having a coat in which white hairs are evenly mixed with hairs of a darker base color
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savory
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/ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/
morally wholesome or acceptable
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incumbent
C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
Currently holding an official position, especially in politics.
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faithless
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/ˈfeɪθləs/
disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust
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grandiose
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/ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/
Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.
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musty
C2
/ˈmʌsti/
Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy.
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eventual
C2
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/
happening or existing at a later time or as the final result of a process
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heady
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/ˈhɛdi/
strongly intoxicating or affecting the senses, as a drink or scent does
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unsavory
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/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct
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ruthlessly
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/ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
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testy
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/ˈtɛsti/
easily irritated or annoyed
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unnerving
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/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/
Making someone feel nervous, uneasy, or afraid.
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idyllic
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/aɪˈdɪlɪk/
extremely peaceful, happy, or beautiful, with no apparent problems
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meaty
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/ˈmiːti/
substantial, interesting, and rich in useful content
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prissy
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/ˈpɹɪsi/
Too concerned with proper behaviour and easily shocked; prim and fussy.
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trig
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/trɪɡ/
dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance
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lyrical
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/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/
Expressing deep personal emotion in a beautiful way.
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unbridled
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/ʌnˈbraɪdəld/
not controlled, restrained, or limited
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raucous
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/ˈɹɔkəs/
Harsh and rough-sounding.
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redheaded
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/ˈrɛdˌhɛdɪd/
having red hair and usually fair skin
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perplexed
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/pɚˈplɛkst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
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one-horse
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/ˈwʌnˌhɔːrs/
small, unimportant, or having very limited resources
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rife
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/ˈraɪf/
Widespread and common, usually of something bad or harmful.
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amicable
C2
/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/
Showing friendliness or goodwill.
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proprietary
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/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/
Owned by a particular company and protected by patents, trademarks, or copyright.
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fleshy
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/ˈflɛʃi/
Of, related to, or resembling flesh.
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magnanimous
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/mægˈnænəməs/
Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone weaker.
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depressive
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/dɪˈprɛsɪv/
Relating to or showing depression; gloomy and low in spirit.
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