
Explanation of terse (adjective) concise; abrupt; succinct; curt
Sample of terse She believed in getting to the point, so she always gave terse answers. The terse speech contained only the essential comments.
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Explanation of choleric (adjective) cranky; cantankerous; easily moved to feeling displeasure; irritable
Sample of choleric The choleric man was continually upset by his neighbors. Rolly becomes choleric when his views are challenged.
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Explanation of decorous (adjective) showing decorum, propriety or good taste; correct; tasteful
Sample of decorous This movie provides decorous refuge from the violence and mayhem that permeates the latest crop of Hollywood films. The decorous suit was made of fine material.
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Explanation of insipid (adjective) uninteresting; boring flat; dull; bland; lifeless
Sample of insipid Many people left the insipid movie before it was finished. Declaring the offerings insipid, the critic grudgingly awarded the restaurant one star.
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Explanation of nefarious (adjective) morally bad; vile; wicked
Sample of nefarious The nefarious criminal was the scourge of the local police force.
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Explanation of privy (adjective) private; confidential; clandestine; secret
Sample of privy He was one of a handful of people privy to the news of the pending merger. Only the woman's best friend was privy to her secret.
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Explanation of mercurial (adjective) quick; changeable; fickle; mercury
Sample of mercurial The mercurial youth changed outfits six times before deciding what to wear.
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Explanation of irreparable (adjective) that which cannot be repaired or regained; uncorrectable; irreversible; irremediable
Sample of irreparable The damage to the house after the flood was irreparable. The head-on collision left the car irreparable.
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Explanation of expedient (adjective) convenient in obtaining a result; guided by self-interest; advantageous; beneficial; worthwhile
Sample of expedient The mayor chose the more expedient path rather than the more correct one. There is no expedient method a teenager will not resort to in order to get the keys to a car of their own.
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Explanation of noxious (adjective) harmful to one's health
Sample of noxious The noxious fumes caused the person to become ill.
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