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  Word Descriptions flamboyant, thrifty, fundamental, fastidious, ungainly, stolid, odious, licentious, inept, arcane


   
Description of flamboyant (adjective)
being too showy or ornate; gaudy; flashy

Samples of flamboyant
The flamboyant nature of the couple was evident in their loud clothing.



   
Description of thrifty (adjective)
frugal; careful with money; economizing

Samples of thrifty
Being thrifty, the woman would not purchase the item without a coupon.
The thrifty couple saved money by taking the bus to work.



   
Description of fundamental (adjective)
basic; necessary; essential; elemental

Samples of fundamental
Shelter is one of the fundamental needs of human existence.



   
Description of fastidious (adjective)
difficult to please; dainty; choosy; critical

Samples of fastidious
The fastidious girl would not accept any offers as suitable.
The woman was extremely fastidious, as evident in her occasional fainting spells.



   
Description of ungainly (adjective)
clumsy and unattractive; awkward

Samples of ungainly
The ungainly man knocked over the plant stand.



   
Description of stolid (adjective)
showing little emotion; stupid; impassive

Samples of stolid
With a stolid expression, the man walked away from the confrontation.



   
Description of odious (adjective)
hateful; disgusting; detestable

Samples of odious
Having to chaperone her brother was an odious chore for the girl.



   
Description of licentious (adjective)
morally lacking in restraint; lascivious

Samples of licentious
The people of Sodom and Gomorra were known for their licentious lifestyle.



   
Description of inept (adjective)
incompetent; clumsy; unskilled; inappropriate

Samples of inept
She would rather update the budget book herself, since her assistant is so inept.



   
Description of arcane (adjective)
obscure; secret; mysterious

Samples of arcane
With an arcane expression, the young boy left the family wondering what sort of mischief he had committed.
The wizard's description of his magic was purposefully arcane so that others would be unable to copy it.



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