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Pungent adj. Sharp or irritating to the taste or smell, acrid |
The smell of John's trash was pungent in the air. |
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Deft adj. Quick and skillful; adroit
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The doctor's deft movements showed that he was one of the best. |
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Reciprocal adj. Performed, experienced, or felt by both sides; mutual
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John hoped for a reciprocal feeling from Kim when he confessed his feelings. |
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Languid adj. Lacking energy or vitality; sluggish; listless |
John rose with languid movements off his bed. |
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Fervent adj. Having or showing great emotion or zeal; ardent |
The fervent potter shook with rage after the man broke his pot. |
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Cynical adj. Expressing jaded or scornful skepticism or negativity; pessimistic |
The nerd was cynical of the new Star Wars movie. |
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Desolate adj. Devoid of inhabitants; deserted; barren |
The ghost town was desolate. |
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Transcendent adj. Surpassing others; preeminent or supreme |
The transcendent athlete got the gold medal. |
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Impenetrable adj. Impossible to penetrate or enter |
The castle's walls were impenetrable from attack. |
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Oculist n. A physician who treats diseases of the eyes; an optometrist |
The Oculist treated the disease in the patients eye. |
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Sumptuous adj. Lavish; rich and superior in quality |
The sumptuous robes were prefect for the king's wardrobe. |
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Facet n. One of numerous aspects, as of a subject
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The many facets of the gem shone. |
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Disdain n. A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn |
The man showed disdain at his son for taking second in the race. |
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Incessant adj. Continuing without interruption; continual |
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Innumerable adj. Too numerous to be counted; numberless |
Infinity is a innumerable amount. |
