
Description of adverse (adjective) negative; hostile; antagonistic; inimical
Samples of adverse Contrary to the expectations of the ski resort manager, warm weather generated adverse conditions for a profitable weekend.
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Description of eclectic (adjective) picking from various possibilities; made up of material from various sources; diverse; heterogeneous
Samples of eclectic You have eclectic taste. The eclectic collection of furniture did not match.
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Description of intransigent (adjective) unyielding; uncompromising
Samples of intransigent 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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Description of connotative (adjective) containing associated meanings in addition to the primary one; hinting; implicational; suggestive
Samples of connotative 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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Description of minatory (adjective) threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; menacing
Samples of minatory The minatory stance of the dog warned the thief of an attack.
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Description of fraught (adjective) loaded; charged
Samples of fraught The comment was fraught with sarcasm.
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Description of rancid (adjective) having a bad odor; spoiled; decomposed; musty
Samples of rancid Left out too long, the meat turned rancid.
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Description of sardonic (adjective) having a sarcastic quality; scornful; cynical; derisive
Samples of sardonic H.L. Mencken was known for his sardonic writings on political figures.
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Description of pristine (adjective) primitive; pure; uncorrupted; unpolluted
Samples of pristine 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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Description of sedulous (adjective) working diligently; persistent; diligent; assiduous
Samples of sedulous The sedulous habits of the team will surely conclude in victory. Only the most sedulous salespeople will succeed.
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