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| Explanation of specious (adjective) plausible, but deceptive; apparently, but not actually true; superficially attractive Sample of specious The jury forewoman said the jury saw through the defense lawyer's specious argument and convicted his client on the weight of the evidence. I was unsure of the meaning of the specious statement.
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| Explanation of proverbial (adjective) well-known because it is commonly referred to; similar to an adage Sample of proverbial King Solomon's proverbial wisdom has been admired through the ages.
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| Explanation of pensive (adjective) thoughtful; contemplative; meditative; musing Sample of pensive She was in a pensive mood, just wanting to be alone to think. My hours alone are often more pensive than the time I spend with friends. The pensive mood was broken by a witty joke.
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| Explanation of connotative (adjective) containing associated meanings in addition to the primary one; hinting; implicational; suggestive Sample of connotative Along with the primary meaning of the word, there were two connotative meanings. The connotative meaning of their music was spelled out in the video.
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| Explanation of embellish (verb) to improve by adding details; to adorn; to decorate; to beautify Sample of embellish Adding beads to a garment will embellish it.
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| Explanation of awry (adjective) crooked; uneven; unsound; twisted Sample of awry From that day he abode at the court, wearing, with a face awry at the fineness of them, such clothes as were provided for him, and eating delicate foods.
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| Explanation of facetious (adjective) joking in an awkward or improper manner; entertaining amusing Sample of facetious His facetious sarcasm was inappropriate during his first staff meeting.
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| Explanation of ethereal (adjective) very light; airy; heavenly; not earthly; delicate Sample of ethereal The ethereal quality of the music had a hypnotic effect. The dancer wore an ethereal outfit which made her look like an angel.
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| Explanation of exemplary (adjective) outstanding; praiseworthy; serving as a model Sample of exemplary The honor student's exemplary behavior made him a role model to the younger children. Employees of the month are chosen for their exemplary service to the firm.
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| Explanation of assiduous (adjective) carefully attentive; diligent; persistent; hard-working Sample of assiduous It is necessary to be assiduous if a person wishes to make the most of his time at work. He enjoys having assiduous employees because he can explain a procedure once and have it performed correctly every time.
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