
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.
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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.
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Explanation of indignant (adjective) expressing anger to an injustice; irate; resentful
Sample of indignant He was indignant over the way he was treated.
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Explanation of serrated (adjective) having a saw-toothed edge
Sample of serrated While camping, the family used a serrated band saw to cut firewood.
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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.
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Explanation of lucent (adjective) shining; gleaming
Sample of lucent The flowing garment gave the woman a lucent quality when standing in the spotlight.
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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.
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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.
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Explanation of mordant (adjective) cutting; sarcastic; incisive; sharp
Sample of mordant Her mordant remark made me feel unqualified and useless.
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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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