
Description of bumptious (adjective) arrogant; pushy; self-assertive
Samples of bumptious He was bumptious in manner as he approached the podium to accept his anticipated award.
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Description of salutatory (adjective) of or containing greetings
Samples of salutatory Two messengers were sent to the new neighbors with a salutatory letter.
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Description of tepid (adjective) lacking warmth or interest; lukewarm
Samples of tepid The tepid bath water was perfect for relaxing after a long day.
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Description of conciliation (noun) attempt to make friendly or placate; appeasement; compromise
Samples of conciliation Information and data relating to the attempt at conciliation are confidential.
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Description of suppliant (adjective) asking earnestly and submissively
Samples of suppliant Her suppliant request of wanting to know the name of the man was met with a laugh.
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Description of arrogant (adjective) acting superior to others; conceited; proud
Samples of arrogant After purchasing his new, expensive sports car, the arrogant doctor refused to allow anyone to ride with him to the country club.
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Description of pied (adjective) colored; blotched together; spotted
Samples of pied The extreme heat caused the colors to become pied.
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Description of intangible (adjective) incapable of being touched; immaterial; hard to grasp; insubstantial; difficult to perceive
Samples of intangible Intangible though it may be, sometimes just knowing that the work you do helps others is reward enough.
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Description of pedantic (adjective) emphasizing minutiae or form in scholarship or teaching; strict; meticulous
Samples of pedantic Professor Jones's lectures were so pedantic that his students sometimes had a tough time understanding the big picture. It is important to understand pedantic terminology before beginning a lecture.
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Description of baneful (adjective) deadly; causing distress or death; destructive
Samples of baneful Not wearing a seat belt could be baneful.
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