adj. specious
(a) subject to or open for discussion or debate
(b) plausible, but deceptive; apparently, but not actually true; superficially attractive
(c) living for pleasure
(d) prejudiced; influenced; not neutral
adj. proverbial
(a) well-known because it is commonly referred to; similar to an adage
(b) longing for the past; filled with bittersweet memories
(c) unwise; imprudent; not expedient
(d) clumsy and unattractive; awkward
adj. pensive
(a) outstanding; praiseworthy; serving as a model
(b) exempt from or protected against something; resistant; free; exempt; protected
(c) inflexible; stubborn
(d) thoughtful; contemplative; meditative; musing
adj. connotative
(a) contemptible; degrading; humiliating; base; mean
(b) containing associated meanings in addition to the primary one; hinting; implicational; suggestive
(c) unconcerned; detached; apathetic
(d) baffling; puzzling; mysterious; ambiguous; unclear
v. embellish
(a) to stimulate as if by electric shock; to startle; to excite; to stimulate
(b) to improve by adding details; to adorn; to decorate; to beautify
(c) to sharpen; to long or yearn for
(d) to indulge excessively; to gorge |
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adj. awry
(a) crooked; uneven; unsound; twisted
(b) having a stern look; having strict self-discipline; rigid; ascetic; modest
(c) frenzied; wild; crazy
(d) mutual; having the same relationship to each other; common; joint
adj. facetious
(a) opinionated; rigid; authoritative; intolerant
(b) not easily discouraged or defeated; unconquerable
(c) without regret, shame, or remorse; unrepentant; hard-hearted; unregretful
(d) joking in an awkward or improper manner; entertaining amusing
adj. ethereal
(a) miserable; unhappy; causing distress; pitiable; vile
(b) constant and unending; unceasing; continuous
(c) very light; airy; heavenly; not earthly; delicate
(d) thoughtful; contemplative; meditative; musing
adj. exemplary
(a) outstanding; praiseworthy; serving as a model
(b) constant and unending; unceasing; continuous
(c) inflexible; stubborn
(d) having separations; far off; reserved; unfriendly; remote; aloof
adj. assiduous
(a) having good judgment; wise; discriminating; perceptive; shrewd
(b) plain and unsophisticated; homely; of or living in the country; provincial
(c) negative; hostile; antagonistic; inimical
(d) carefully attentive; diligent; persistent; hard-working |
adj. specious (b) plausible, but deceptive; apparently, but not actually true; superficially attractive
adj. proverbial (a) well-known because it is commonly referred to; similar to an adage
adj. pensive (d) thoughtful; contemplative; meditative; musing
adj. connotative (b) containing associated meanings in addition to the primary one; hinting; implicational; suggestive
v. embellish (b) to improve by adding details; to adorn; to decorate; to beautify
adj. awry (a) crooked; uneven; unsound; twisted
adj. facetious (d) joking in an awkward or improper manner; entertaining amusing
adj. ethereal (c) very light; airy; heavenly; not earthly; delicate
adj. exemplary (a) outstanding; praiseworthy; serving as a model
adj. assiduous (d) carefully attentive; diligent; persistent; hard-working
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