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Definition of adverse (adjective)
negative; hostile; antagonistic; inimical

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Contrary to the expectations of the ski resort manager, warm weather generated adverse conditions for a profitable weekend.

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Definition of eclectic (adjective)
picking from various possibilities; made up of material from various sources; diverse; heterogeneous

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You have eclectic taste.
The eclectic collection of furniture did not match.

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Definition of intransigent (adjective)
unyielding; uncompromising

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With intransigent values, no amount of arguing could change her mind.
The baseball owners and players remained intransigent, so a deal was never struck.

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Definition of connotative (adjective)
containing associated meanings in addition to the primary one; hinting; implicational; suggestive

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Along with the primary meaning of the word, there were two connotative meanings.
The connotative meaning of their music was spelled out in the video.

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Definition of minatory (adjective)
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; menacing

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The minatory stance of the dog warned the thief of an attack.

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Definition of fraught (adjective)
loaded; charged

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The comment was fraught with sarcasm.

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Definition of rancid (adjective)
having a bad odor; spoiled; decomposed; musty

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Left out too long, the meat turned rancid.

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Definition of sardonic (adjective)
having a sarcastic quality; scornful; cynical; derisive

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H.L. Mencken was known for his sardonic writings on political figures.

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Definition of pristine (adjective)
primitive; pure; uncorrupted; unpolluted

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The pristine lake had not been marred by pollution.
She had such a pristine look about her, you would have thought she was an angel.

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Definition of sedulous (adjective)
working diligently; persistent; diligent; assiduous

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The sedulous habits of the team will surely conclude in victory.
Only the most sedulous salespeople will succeed.

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