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submissive

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ready to conform to the authority or will of others

ex: compliant, unassertive

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meek

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quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

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self-effacing

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not making yourself noticeable, or not trying to get the attention of other people

ex: given all his success, he is extremely self-effacing

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unambiguous

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not motivated or driven by a strong desire or determination to succeed

(of a plan or piece of work) not involving anything new, exciting, or demanding

syn: lacking ambition or initiative

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ambiguous

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enterprising / unenterprising

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commence

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to being or start

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hyperventilate

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breathe at an abnormally rapid rate / to be or become overexcited

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archipelago

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a group of islands

ex: the indonesian archipelago

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conducive

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making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

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nuanced

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refers to having subtle, finely tuned distinctions or variations in meaning, expression, or understanding.

It suggests a level of complexity or intricacy that requires careful consideration to fully grasp.

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nuances

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It encompasses the finer details or elements that contribute to a more comprehensive understanding.

Exploring nuances involves recognizing and appreciating the subtleties that may not be immediately apparent but significantly influence the overall context or interpretation.

ex: let me tell you about the nuances of color

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eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Clearly expressing or indicating something

ex: his speech was eloquent

ex: his heart is eloquent of his compassion

ex: The painting was eloquent in its portrayal of sorrow

ex: Her actions were eloquent, revealing kindness and empathy

syn: expressive, articulate, persuasive

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inventive

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  1. (of a person) having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally

ex: sal is very inventive and his company shows that

  1. (of a product, process, action, etc.) showing creativity or original thought.

Ex: fenty’s knows for their inventive product packaging

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monotonous

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  1. dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
  2. (of a sound or utterance) lacking in variation in tone or pitch.

syn: boring, dull, flat, toneless

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facetious

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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant

ex: a facetious remark

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frivolous

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  1. not having any serious purpose or value.
  2. (of a person) carefree and not serious.
    syn: silly, foolish
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vulture

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snide

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derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.

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pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed

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ostentatious

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characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

ex: books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish

syn: showy, pretentious, conspicuous

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incentivize

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provide (someone) with an incentive for doing something.

ex: this is likely to incentivize management to find savings

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ethical

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relating to moral principles

ex: ethical issues in nursing

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salvageable
able to be saved from ruin or failure; recoverable or redeemable
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attentive
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paragon
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a paragon"
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salutation
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exoskeleton
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palatable
pleasant to taste, appetizing
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discrete
individually separate and distinct. syn: individual, separate, distinct
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quarrel
a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms. syn: argument, fight
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sacreligious
having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object.
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insinuating
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overspeculation
to assume an excessive amount of business risk in speculating on something (such as stocks)
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ritualistic
ex: for me, smoking cigarettes was ritualistic
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oblige
bound by duty, ethics, or politeness ex: You can bring something to share at the picnic, but please don't feel obliged.
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patronize
treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority. ex: she was determined not to be put down or patronized"
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succinct
(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed. ex: use short, succinct sentences"
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qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving. ex: military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press syn: doubt, reservation
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virtuous
having or showing high moral standards. ex: she considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked
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able-bodied
healthy, fit, strong
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chauvinist
a person displaying excessive or prejudiced support for their own cause or group, in particular a man prejudiced against women. ex: she now reports to a new boss, who is a chauvinist"
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precarious
1. not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. ex: a precarious ladder" 2. dependent on chance; uncertain. ex: he made a precarious living as a painter syn: uncertain, insecure, unreliable
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definitive
(of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority. ex: "a definitive diagnosis" syn: conclusive
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ergonomic
relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment. ex: i got my mom a desk riser so working from home is more ergonomic. (?) ex: The review praised the car's ergonomic design for excellent comfort and efficiency.
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bigot
a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group. ex: don't let a few small-minded bigots destroy the good image of the city"
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salutation
ex: "we greeted them but no one returned our salutations" syn: greeting, salute,
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customary
according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances. syn: traditional, usual, normal
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prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future. ex: My grandfather was a very prudent man and saved a lot of money. ex: He always listened to her prudent advice. ex: You made a prudent choice
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commonplace
usual, ordinary ex: "unemployment was commonplace in his profession" ex: "bombing has become almost a commonplace of public life there"
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impressionable
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witty
showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor.
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artisanal
relating to or characteristic of an artisan. ex: artisanal skills" (of a product, especially food or drink) made in a traditional or non-mechanized way. ex: artisanal cheeses"
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archaic
very old, old fashioned
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tumultuous
making a loud, confused noise; uproarious. ex: tumultuous applause" syn: loud, deafening, thunderous
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tumultuous behavior
a violent outburst or chaotic activity.
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enigmatic
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. ex: he took the money with an enigmatic smile" ex: she said enigmatically

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