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Explanation of unprecedented (adjective)
unheard of; exceptional; unparalleled

Sample of unprecedented
Weeks of intense heat created unprecedented power demands, which the utilities were hard pressed to meet.



   
Explanation of concise (adjective)
in few words; brief; condensed; succinct; short yet comprehensive

Sample of concise
The concise instructions were printed on two pages rather than the customary five.



   
Explanation of indignant (adjective)
expressing anger to an injustice; irate; resentful

Sample of indignant
He was indignant over the way he was treated.



   
Explanation of serrated (adjective)
having a saw-toothed edge

Sample of serrated
While camping, the family used a serrated band saw to cut firewood.



   
Explanation of inconclusive (adjective)
not final or of a definite result; unconvincing

Sample of inconclusive
The results being inconclusive, the doctors continued to look for a cause of the illness.



   
Explanation of lucent (adjective)
shining; gleaming

Sample of lucent
The flowing garment gave the woman a lucent quality when standing in the spotlight.



   
Explanation of endemic (adjective)
native to a particular area; indigenous; local

Sample of endemic
The endemic fauna was of great interest to the anthropologist.
A fast-paced style is endemic to those who live in New York City.



   
Explanation of didactic (adjective)
instructive; preachy; educational; tending to lecture others excessively

Sample of didactic
Our teacher's didactic technique boosted our scores.
The didactic activist was not one to be swayed.



   
Explanation of mordant (adjective)
cutting; sarcastic; incisive; sharp

Sample of mordant
Her mordant remark made me feel unqualified and useless.



   
Explanation of nascent (adjective)
starting to grow or develop

Sample of nascent
The nascent rage of in-line skating began on the West Coast.



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