
Explanation of glib (adjective) smooth and slippery; speaking or spoken in a smooth manner; easily fluent; careless; insincere
Sample of glib The salesman was so glib that the customers failed to notice the defects in the stereo.
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Explanation of opalescent (adjective) iridescent
Sample of opalescent Her new nail polish was opalescent making her finger tips look like pearls.
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Explanation of resplendent (adjective) dazzling and shining; gleaming; brilliant; dazzling
Sample of resplendent Her new diamond was resplendent in the sunshine.
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Explanation of egocentric (adjective) self-centered; viewing everything in relation to oneself; egoistic; selfish
Sample of egocentric The egocentric professor could not accept the students' opinions as valid.
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Explanation of obscure (adjective) not easily understood; dark; vague
Sample of obscure The orchestra enjoys performing obscure American works, hoping to bring them to a wider audience.
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Explanation of pejorative (adjective) making things worse; villifying; depreciatory
Sample of pejorative The pejorative comment deepened the dislike between the two families.
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Explanation of capricious (adjective) changeable; fickle
Sample of capricious The capricious bride-to-be has a different church in mind for her wedding every few days.
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Explanation of palpable (adjective) touchable; clear; obvious; substantial; tangible
Sample of palpable The palpable decision was to discontinue the use of drugs. On a flight that had included a sudden 5,000-foot drop, the passengers' relief upon landing was palpable.
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Explanation of tentative (adjective) not confirmed; indefinite; temporary; experimental
Sample of tentative Not knowing if he'd be able to get the days off, Al went ahead anyway and made tentative vacation plans with his pal.
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Explanation of novel (adjective) new; strange
Sample of novel It was a novel idea for the rock group to play classical music.
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