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finny
C2
/ˈfɪn.i/
having fins or resembling a fin
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archetypal
C2
/ˈɑɹkɪtaɪpəl/
Being a perfect or most typical example of a kind of person or thing.
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zygomatic
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/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ɪk/
Of, relating to, or located in the area of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch.
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hexagonal
C2
/hɛkˈsæɡ.ə.nəl/
Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.
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verifiable
C2
/ˌvɛɹ.əˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/
capable of being tested, verified or falsified, by experiment or observation
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unencumbered
C2
/ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbɚd/
Free of burdens, debts, or restrictions.
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colourless
C2
/ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/
Having little or no colour.
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filmy
C2
/ˈfɪlmi/
so thin as to transmit light
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ancillary
C2
/ˈæn.səˌlɛɹ.i/
furnishing added support
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iridescent
C2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
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wilfully
C2
/ˈwɪlfəli/
Willingly, of one's own free will.
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cavernous
C2
/ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
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litigious
C2
/lɪˈtɪdʒəs/
inclined to settle disputes by bringing lawsuits
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powdery
C2
/ˈpaʊdəri/
consisting of, resembling, or easily crumbling into fine dry particles
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immeasurably
C2
/ˌɪˈmɛʒɝˌæbli/
In a manner that is not measurable, in a way that cannot be measured.
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aghast
C2
/əˈɡæst/
Filled with shock and horror.
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meritorious
C2
/ˌmɛrəˈtɔriəs/
deserving praise, honor, or reward because of excellence or good conduct
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coquettish
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/koʊˈket.ɪʃ/
playfully flirtatious in a way intended to attract attention without showing serious romantic intent
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waterlogged
C2
/ˈwɔtɝˌlɑːgd/
soaked or saturated with water
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mutinous
C2
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/
Refusing to obey those in authority; ready to rebel.
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surreptitiously
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/ˌsɝːəpˈtɪʃəsli/
In a secret way, so as not to be noticed.
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gelatinous
C2
/ˈdʒelətɪnəs/
having a thick, soft, jellylike consistency
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contractually
C2
/kənˈtræktʃuːəli/
By the terms of a contract; as required by a legal agreement.
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conspicuously
C2
/kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
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windowless
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/ˈwɪndoʊləs/
Having no windows, especially no external windows.
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ignominious
C2
/ɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs/
Causing or deserving public shame and dishonour.
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dermal
C2
/ˈdɝːməl/
relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
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highfalutin
C2
/ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɪn/
informal and disapproving: pompous, pretentious, or designed to seem important or sophisticated
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physiologically
C2
/ˌfɪziːəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
In a way that relates to how the body normally functions.
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commensurate
C2
/kəˈmɛnsəɹət/
In proportion to something; matching it in size, degree, or amount.
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arable
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/ˈer.ə.bəl/
suitable for or used in growing crops
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barometric
C2
/ˌber.əˈmet.rɪk/
relating to atmospheric pressure or to its measurement with a barometer
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unsurpassed
C2
/ˌənsɝˈpæst/
Better than anything or anyone else; impossible to beat.
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ardently
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/ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
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mammalian
C2
/məˈmeɪl.jən/
Of, or pertaining to, mammals.
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sunlit
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/ˈsʌnˌlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
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shiftless
C2
/ˈʃɪftləs/
lacking ambition or initiative and habitually unwilling to work steadily
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nonchalantly
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/ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/
In a calm, relaxed way that shows no worry or concern.
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ineligible
C2
/ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/
not qualified or permitted to be chosen, receive something, or take part
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crawly
C2
/ˈkrɔːli/
moving by crawling or seeming to be full of crawling creatures
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chauvinistic
C2
/ˌtʃoʊvəˈnɪstɪk/
Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists.
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jejune
C2
/d͡ʒəˈdʒuːn/
lacking in nutritive value
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slippy
C2
/ˈslɪpi/
slippery; difficult to stand on, hold, or control because it is smooth or wet
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apostate
C2
/əˈpɔs.teɪt/
Guilty of apostasy.
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erstwhile
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/ˈɝst.waɪl/
Respected, honourable.
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horsy
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/ˈhɔːr.si/
relating to, resembling, or characteristic of horses
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sylvan
C2
/ˈsɪlvən/
relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
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chronologically
C2
/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
In the order in which things happened in time.
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freckled
C2
/ˈfɹɛkəld/
covered with freckles or small brownish spots
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unobtrusive
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/ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/
Not easily noticed; quiet and not drawing attention.
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brackish
C2
/ˈbɹækɪʃ/
slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)
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spindly
C2
/ˈspɪnd.li/
long or tall, unusually thin, and appearing weak or fragile
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nascent
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/ˈnæɪ.sənt/
Just coming into existence and beginning to develop.
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nohow
C2
/ˈnoʊˌhaʊ/
dated or dialectal: in no way; not at all
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calamitous
C2
/kəˈlæmətəs/
Causing or involving great harm or disaster.
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toothy
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/ˈtuːθi/
showing many teeth or having large, noticeable teeth
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taciturn
C2
/ˈtæsɪtɝn/
Saying very little; not inclined to talk.
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strenuously
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/ˈstrɛnjuːəsli/
In a strenuous manner.
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preeminent
C2
/priːˈɛmənənt/
Better than all others; outstanding in rank or quality.
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episcopal
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/ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or relating to bishops or to government of a church by bishops
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lactic
C2
/ˈlæktɪk/
relating to, derived from, or occurring in milk
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capillary
C2
/kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/
long and slender with a very small internal diameter
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communicable
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/kəˈmjuːnɪkəbəl/
readily communicated
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hieroglyphic
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/ˌhaɪ.rəˈɡlɪf.ɪk/
written in or relating to a system that uses pictorial symbols, especially ancient Egyptian writing
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bric-a-brac
C2
/ˈbrɪk.əˌbræk/
a collection of small decorative objects, curios, and ornaments, usually of little practical or monetary value
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inviolable
C2
/ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
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utilitarian
C2
/juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/
Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive.
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vertebrate
C2
/ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/
having a backbone or spinal column
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ably
C2
/ˈeɪ.bli/
In an able manner; with great ability.
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threadbare
C2
/ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/
having the nap worn away so that the threads show through
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briskly
C2
/ˈbɹɪskli/
in a brisk manner
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muscle-bound
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Having very large, stiff muscles from too much exercise.
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dogmatic
C2
/dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/
relating to or involving dogma
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incongruous
C2
/ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/
Out of place; not matching or fitting the surroundings.
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catastrophically
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In a way that causes a disaster or terrible damage.
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egalitarian
C2
/ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/
Believing in or based on equal rights and opportunities for everyone.
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threefold
C2
/ˈθriːˌfoʊld/
by a factor of three
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unpleasantly
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/ənˈplɛzəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
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scurrilous
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/ˈskɜɹələs/
given to foul-mouthed abuse
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menacingly
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/ˈmɛnəsɪŋli/
In a threatening way that suggests danger.
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presumptive
C2
/pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/
based on reasonable inference or probability rather than direct proof or certainty
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saccharine
C2
/ˈsækərɪn/
excessively sweet, sentimental, or flattering in an insincere or unpleasant way
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plebeian
C2
/pliˈbiːən/
Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
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heartsick
C2
/ˈhɑːrt.sɪk/
overcome with grief, disappointment, or hopeless longing
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inarticulate
C2
/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
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elfin
C2
/ˈɛlfɪn/
small, delicate, and finely featured in an attractive way
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convivial
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/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
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inflammable
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/ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily set on fire; flammable
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concave
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/ˈkɑn.keɪv/
curved inward, like the inner surface of a bowl or sphere
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indefatigable
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/ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
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vestigial
C2
/vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/
Remaining as a small trace of something that was once larger or more important.
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larboard
C2
/ˈlɑɹbɔɹd/
on or toward the left side of a vessel when facing forward; port
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winsome
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/ˈwɪn.səm/
sweetly or innocently charming in appearance, manner, or expression
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isosceles
C2
/aɪˈsɑsəliz/
of a triangle, having two sides of equal length
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praetorian
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/priˈtɔriən/
of or relating to the Praetorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard of ancient Rome
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kitschy
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/ˈkɪt͡ʃi/
effusively or insincerely emotional
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