Adjectives Flashcards

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Sedentary

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Somewhat inactive

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Imperious

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Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering

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Indignant

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Filled with resentment or anger over something unworthy

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Interminable

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Endless or seeming endless

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Humdrum

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Ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

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Wayward

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Disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious

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Sombre

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Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

Oppressively solemn in mood, grave.

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Pensive

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

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Imbecilic

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Stupid, idiotic

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Illustrious (Il•lus•tri•ous)

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well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

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Indolent

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Disposed to avoid exertion; lazy; idle; lethargic

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Intact

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Untouched by anything that damages of diminishes

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Noncarcinogenic

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Not producing, or tending to produce, cancer

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Parsimonious

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Unduly sparing in the spending of money; frugal

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Reticent

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Inclined to be silent or secretive; uncommunicative

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Ebullient

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Overflowing with enthusiasm

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Finicky

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Excessively concerned with trifles or details; hard to please; fussy; particular; fastidious; persnickety

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Inane

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Lacking significance or sense; pointless silly; insipid; jejune; vapid

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Occidental

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Western