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  Word Descriptions arbitrary, blasphemous, communal, bilateral, august, deleterious, apposite, lucid, callow, prolific


   
Description of arbitrary (adjective)
based on one's preference or judgment; unrestricted

Samples of arbitrary
Rick admitted his decision had been arbitrary, as he claimed no expertise on the matter.



   
Description of blasphemous (adjective)
irreligious; away from acceptable standards; speaking ill of using profane language; irreverent

Samples of blasphemous
The upper-class parents thought that it was blasphemous for their son to marry a waitress.
His blasphemous outburst was heard throughout the room.



   
Description of communal (adjective)
shared or common ownership; public

Samples of communal
The communal nature of the project made everyone pitch in to help.



   
Description of bilateral (adjective)
pertaining to or affecting both sides or two sides; having two sides; reciprocal

Samples of bilateral
A bilateral decision was made so that both partners reaped equal benefits from the same amount of work.
The brain is a bilateral organ, consisting of a left and right hemisphere.



   
Description of august (adjective)
imposing; magnificent; grand

Samples of august
The palace was august in gold and crystal.



   
Description of deleterious (adjective)
harmful; hurtful; noxious

Samples of deleterious
Deleterious fumes escaped from the overturned truck.



   
Description of apposite (adjective)
suitable; apt; relevant; becoming

Samples of apposite
Discussion of poverty was apposite to the curriculum, so the professor allowed it.
Without reenacting the entire scenario, the situation can be understood if apposite information is given.



   
Description of lucid (adjective)
shiny; clear minded

Samples of lucid
He chose a shimmering, lucid fabric for his curtains.
When lucid, the man spoke of vivid memories.



   
Description of callow (adjective)
young; immature; inexperienced

Samples of callow
With the callow remark the young man demonstrated his age.
Although the girl could be considered an adult, the action was very callow.



   
Description of prolific (adjective)
fruitful; plentiful; abundant; productive

Samples of prolific
The merger resulted in a prolific business which became an asset to the community.



  Determinations of the words arbitrary, blasphemous, communal, bilateral, august, deleterious, apposite, lucid, callow, prolific

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