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Description of eccentric (adjective)
odd; peculiar; strange; unusual

Samples of eccentric
People like to talk with the eccentric artist since he has such different views on everyday subjects.
Wearing polka dot pants and a necklace made of recycled bottle tops is considered eccentric.



   
Description of imminent (adjective)
likely to happen without delay; forthcoming; impending

Samples of imminent
The storm clouds warned of the imminent downpour.



   
Description of coherent (adjective)
sticking together; connected; logical; consistent

Samples of coherent
The course was a success due to its coherent information.
If he couldn't make a coherent speech, how could he run for office?



   
Description of indecipherable (adjective)
illegible; incomprehensible

Samples of indecipherable
The scribbling on the paper is indecipherable.

Determination of indecipherable
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Description of finite (adjective)
measurable; limited; not everlasting; having limitations or bounds

Samples of finite
It was discovered decades ago that the universe is not finite; it has unknown limits which cannot be measured.
The finite amount of stored food will soon run out.



   
Description of exhaustive (adjective)
thorough; complete; comprehensive

Samples of exhaustive
It took an exhaustive effort, using many construction workers, to complete the new home by the deadline.



   
Description of pedestrian (adjective)
mediocre; ordinary

Samples of pedestrian
We expected the meal to be exceptional, but it was just pedestrian.



   
Description of wizened (adjective)
shriveled; withered; shrunken

Samples of wizened
The wizened face of the old man was covered by his hat.



   
Description of palatial (adjective)
large and impressive; palace-like; magnificent

Samples of palatial
The new palatial home contained two pools and an indoor track for jogging.



   
Description of trivial (adjective)
unimportant; small; worthless; minor

Samples of trivial
Although her mother felt otherwise, she considered her dish washing chore trivial.



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