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Description of doughty (adjective)
brave and strong; courageous; fearless

Samples of doughty
The doughty fireman saved the woman's life.



   
Description of distant (adjective)
having separations; far off; reserved; unfriendly; remote; aloof

Samples of distant
Rolonda's friends have become more distant in recent years.



   
Description of ostensible (adjective)
apparent; obvious; professed to be a certain way

Samples of ostensible
The ostensible reason for choosing the girl was for her beauty.



   
Description of mordant (adjective)
cutting; sarcastic; incisive; sharp

Samples of mordant
Her mordant remark made me feel unqualified and useless.



   
Description of enamored (adjective)
filled with love and desire; charmed; delighted

Samples of enamored
The young couple are enamored with each other.



   
Description of ingenious (adjective)
clever; resourceful; talented; inventive

Samples of ingenious
His ingenious idea made it possible to double production at no extra cost.



   
Description of potable (adjective)
drinkable

Samples of potable
The liquid was not potable, but rather poisonous.



   
Description of inquisitive (adjective)
eager to ask questions in order to learn; nosy; curious; prying

Samples of inquisitive
An inquisitive youngster is likely to become a wise adult.

Determination of inquisitive
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Description of passive (adjective)
submissive; unassertive; compliant; indifferent

Samples of passive
He is so passive that others walk all over him.



   
Description of sapid (adjective)
having a pleasant taste; flavorful

Samples of sapid
Yellow and blue icing covered the sapid pastry.



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