
Description of gamut (noun) complete range; any complete musical scale; entire extent of anything
Samples of gamut The woman's wardrobe runs the gamut from jeans to suits. His first composition covered the entire gamut of the major scale.
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Description of ceremonious (adjective) very formal; proper
Samples of ceremonious The black-tie dinner was highly ceremonious.
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Description of unwonted (adjective) unusual; rare; uncommon
Samples of unwonted The unwonted raise would be the only one received for a few years. The changed migratory habits of the Canada geese, though unwonted, is unwanted because of the mess they make.
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Description of mellifluous (adjective) having a sweet sound
Samples of mellifluous The flute had a beautifully mellifluous sound.
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Description of baroque (adjective) extravagant; ornate; embellished
Samples of baroque The baroque artwork was made up of intricate details which kept the museum-goers enthralled. The baroque furnishings did not fit in the plain, modest home.
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Description of flaccid (adjective) lacking firmness; loose; limp; drooping; soft
Samples of flaccid The old dog's flaccid tail refused to wag.
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Description of dogmatic (adjective) opinionated; rigid; authoritative; intolerant
Samples of dogmatic Their dogmatic declaration clarified their position. The dogmatic statement had not yet been proven by science. The student's dogmatic presentation annoyed his classmates as well as his instructor.
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Description of gullible (adjective) easily fooled; naive; credulous
Samples of gullible Gullible people are vulnerable to practical jokes.
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Description of staid (adjective) marked by self-control; settled; sober
Samples of staid The horse was staid as it entered the stable.
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Description of corroborate (verb) to confirm the validity; to certify; to reinforce
Samples of corroborate The witness must corroborate the prisoner's story if she is to be set free.
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