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Explanation of partisan (adjective)
biased; one-sided

Sample of partisan
Where tempers flare and a partisan spirit provokes new hostility, raise up people who have patience and restraint.



   
Explanation of flippant (adjective)
talkative; disrespectful; careless; disdainful

Sample of flippant
The youngsters were flippant in the restaurant.
The teacher became upset with the flippant answer from the student.



   
Explanation of exotic (adjective)
unusual; striking; foreign; out of the ordinary

Sample of exotic
Many people asked the name of her exotic perfume.
The menu of authentic Turkish cuisine seemed exotic to them, considering they were only accustomed to American food.



   
Explanation of obstinate (adjective)
inflexible; stubborn

Sample of obstinate
Her father would not allow her to stay out past midnight; she thought he was obstinate because he would not change his mind.



   
Explanation of narcissistic (adjective)
egotistical; self-centered; excessive interest in ones appearance, comfort, abilities, etc.

Sample of narcissistic
The narcissistic actor was difficult to get along with.



   
Explanation of sporadic (adjective)
rarely occurring or appearing; intermittent; occasional; irregular; infrequent

Sample of sporadic
In the desert there is usually only sporadic rainfall.
Infection commonly occurs in children and infants, and the clinical progression of the disease is similar to syphilis when it is seen in the sporadic form; the late manifestations, however, tend to be seen at a much younger age.



   
Explanation of bereft (adjective)
deprived of; in a sad manner; hurt by someone's death

Sample of bereft
The loss of his job will leave the man bereft of many luxuries.
The widower was bereft for many years after his wife's death.



   
Explanation of intrepid (adjective)
fearless; bold; courageous; brave

Sample of intrepid
The intrepid photographer flew on some of the fiercest bombing raids of the war.
Her intrepid actions deserved a medal.



   
Explanation of maudlin (adjective)
foolishly and tearfully sentimental; weepy; emotional

Sample of maudlin
The maudlin affair consisted of three speeches in honor of the benefactor.



   
Explanation of somber (adjective)
dark and depressing; gloomy; glum; mournful; sad

Sample of somber
The sad story had put everyone in a somber mood.



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