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Description of noisome (adjective)
harmful to health; having a foul odor; offensive

Samples of noisome
The noisome food was the cause of their illness.
The family was forced from the home by a noisome odor.



   
Description of froward (adjective)
not willing to yield or comply with what is reasonable; stubborn; contrary

Samples of froward
The executive had to deal with a froward peer who was becoming increasingly difficult.



   
Description of incredulous (adjective)
skeptical; disbelieving; doubting

Samples of incredulous
The incredulous look on his face led me to believe he was not convinced of its importance.
The reporter was incredulous on hearing the computer executive's UFO account.

Determination of incredulous
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Description of uncouth (adjective)
uncultured; crude; clumsy

Samples of uncouth
The social club would not accept an uncouth individual.



   
Description of inadvertent (adjective)
not on purpose; unintentional; heedless; negligent; accidental

Samples of inadvertent
It was an inadvertent error, to be sure, but nonetheless a mistake that required correction.

Determination of inadvertent
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Description of errant (adjective)
roving in search of adventure; roving; straying; erring; wandering

Samples of errant
The young man set out across country on an errant expedition.



   
Description of imperious (adjective)
arrogant; urgent; absolutely necessary

Samples of imperious
Her imperious manner cost her her two best friends.
It was imperious that the message reach the police chief.



   
Description of replete (adjective)
well supplied; full; brimming; crowded

Samples of replete
The kitchen came replete with food and utensils.



   
Description of consequential (adjective)
following as an effect; important; resultant; subsequent

Samples of consequential
His long illness and consequential absence set him behind in his homework.
The decision to move the company will be consequential to its success.

Determination of consequential
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Description of placid (adjective)
undisturbed and calm; tranquil; quiet; serene

Samples of placid
The placid lake's water was completely motionless.



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