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  Word Descriptions lewd, derisive, ardent, contentious, lambent, exultation, pervasive, diminutive, fulsome, inherent


   
Description of lewd (adjective)
lustful; wicked; vulgar; obscene

Samples of lewd
The comment was so lewd it could not be repeated in front of children.



   
Description of derisive (adjective)
showing disrespect or scorn for; contemptible; ridiculous; contemptuous

Samples of derisive
The derisive comment was aimed at the man's life long enemy.



   
Description of ardent (adjective)
with passionate or intense feelings; fervent; zealous; enthusiastic

Samples of ardent
The fans' ardent love of the game kept them returning to watch the terrible team.



   
Description of contentious (adjective)
quarrelsome; controversial; argumentative

Samples of contentious
The contentious student was asked to leave the classroom.
They hate his contentious behavior because every suggestion they give ends in a fight.



   
Description of lambent (adjective)
traveling gently over surface; flickering; fluttering; playful

Samples of lambent
The lambent flame lit the dark room as the breeze wafted in.



   
Description of exultation (noun)
act of rejoicing; joy; gaiety; glee

Samples of exultation
Unpleasant and smelly as the operation was, she felt a surge of exultation when she cut the thread of the last suture and surveyed her unconscious patient.



   
Description of pervasive (adjective)
spreading throughout; extending; suffusing

Samples of pervasive
The home was filled with the pervasive aroma of baking bread.



   
Description of diminutive (adjective)
smaller than average; minute; tiny

Samples of diminutive
They lived in a diminutive house.
The diminutive woman could not see over the counter.



   
Description of fulsome (adjective)
disgusting due to excess; crude; repulsive; offensive

Samples of fulsome
The man became obese when he indulged in fulsome eating.



   
Description of inherent (adjective)
part of the essential character; intrinsic; inborn; natural

Samples of inherent
A constant smile is inherent in pageant competitors.
The inherent desire to do well is present throughout the family.



  Determinations of the words lewd, derisive, ardent, contentious, lambent, exultation, pervasive, diminutive, fulsome, inherent

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