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  Word Explanations plausible, torpid, tawdry, atypical, cognitive, baroque, reciprocal, bellicose, contrite, precipitate


   
Explanation of plausible (adjective)
probable; feasible; logical; conceivable

Sample of plausible
After weeks of trying to determine what or who was raiding the chicken coop, the farmer came up with a plausible explanation.
After scrimping and saving for a decade, it was now plausible to send his daughter to college.



   
Explanation of torpid (adjective)
being dormant; slow; sluggish; inert; apathetic

Sample of torpid
When we came upon the hibernating bear, it was in a torpid state.
A torpid animal does not act with energy.
The old, torpid dog spent most of his time sleeping.



   
Explanation of tawdry (adjective)
tastelessly ornamented; cheap

Sample of tawdry
The shop was full of tawdry jewelry.



   
Explanation of atypical (adjective)
abnormal; unusual; irregular

Sample of atypical
The atypical behavior of the wild animal alarmed the hunters.



   
Explanation of cognitive (adjective)
possessing the power to think or meditate; meditative; capable of perception; aware; perceptive

Sample of cognitive
Cognitive thought makes humans adaptable to a quickly changing environment.
Once the toddler was able to solve puzzles, it was obvious that her cognitive abilities were developing.



   
Explanation of baroque (adjective)
extravagant; ornate; embellished

Sample of baroque
The baroque artwork was made up of intricate details which kept the museum-goers enthralled.
The baroque furnishings did not fit in the plain, modest home.



   
Explanation of reciprocal (adjective)
mutual; having the same relationship to each other; common; joint

Sample of reciprocal
Hernando's membership in the Picture of Health Fitness Center gives him reciprocal privileges at 245 health clubs around the U.S.
Although his first child was adopted, she had a reciprocal relationship with her father.



   
Explanation of bellicose (adjective)
quarrelsome; warlike

Sample of bellicose
The bellicose guest would not be invited back again.



   
Explanation of contrite (adjective)
regretful; sorrowful; having repentance; remorseful; pertinent

Sample of contrite
Regretting his decision not to attend college, the contrite man did not lead a very happy life.
A contrite heart has fixed its wrongs.



   
Explanation of precipitate (adjective)
happening quickly; rushed; headfirst

Sample of precipitate
The precipitating flood caught the village off-guard.



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