
Description of amiss (adjective) wrong; awry; wrongly; mistaken; erroneous
Samples of amiss Seeing that his anorak was gone, he knew something was amiss.
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Description of subliminal (adjective) below the level of consciousness
Samples of subliminal Critics of advertising say that it's loaded with subliminal messages.
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Description of steadfast (adjective) loyal; consistent; persistent
Samples of steadfast The secret service agents are steadfast to their oath to protect the president.
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Description of inimical (adjective) harmful; hostile; unfriendly
Samples of inimical The chess player directed an inimical stare at his opponent to knock him off his game.
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Description of ubiquitous (adjective) omnipresent; present everywhere
Samples of ubiquitous A ubiquitous spirit followed the man wherever he went. Water may seem ubiquitous, until a drought comes along.
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Description of malleable (adjective) easy to shape or bend; pliable; flexible; adaptable
Samples of malleable The malleable material was formed into a U shape. The sculptor uses malleable substances to create complex masterpieces.
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Description of cognizant (adjective) aware of; perceptive
Samples of cognizant She became alarmed when she was cognizant of the man following her. It was critical to establish whether the defendant was cognizant of his rights.
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Description of turbid (adjective) thick and dense; cloudy; confused; muddy; murky
Samples of turbid The turbid green waters of the lake prevented them from seeing the bottom.
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Description of serrated (adjective) having a saw-toothed edge
Samples of serrated While camping, the family used a serrated band saw to cut firewood.
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Description of nautical (adjective) of the sea; having to do with sailors, ships or navigation
Samples of nautical The coastal New England town had a charming nautical influence.
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