
Explanation of winsome (adjective) charming; sweetly attractive; handsome
Sample of winsome His winsome words moved the crowd to love him even more.
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Explanation of fraught (adjective) loaded; charged
Sample of fraught The comment was fraught with sarcasm.
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Explanation of inert (adjective) not reacting chemically; inactive; sedentary; neutral; inanimate
Sample of inert Inert gases like krypton and argon can enhance window insulation.
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Explanation of fastidious (adjective) difficult to please; dainty; choosy; critical
Sample of fastidious The fastidious girl would not accept any offers as suitable. The woman was extremely fastidious, as evident in her occasional fainting spells.
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Explanation of curmudgeon (noun) ill-tempered person; stingy unpleasant person
Sample of curmudgeon The curmudgeon asked the children not to play near the house.
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Explanation of malign (adjective) having an evil disposition toward others; harmful; evil (opposite: benign)
Sample of malign She had such a malign personality that no one even tried to approach her, mostly out of fear.
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Explanation of formidable (adjective) something which causes dread or fear; difficult; intimidating; awesome; frightening
Sample of formidable The formidable team caused weak knees in the opponents.
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Explanation of ubiquitous (adjective) omnipresent; present everywhere
Sample of ubiquitous A ubiquitous spirit followed the man wherever he went. Water may seem ubiquitous, until a drought comes along.
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Explanation of sumptuous (adjective) involving great expense; luxurious
Sample of sumptuous A sumptuous spread of meats, vegetables, soups and breads was prepared for the guests.
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Explanation of erratic (adjective) unpredictable; irregular; unsettled
Sample of erratic His erratic behavior was attributed to the shocking news he had received. The kitten's erratic behavior was attributed to the owner's cruel method of disciplining his pet.
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