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Definition of abject (adjective)
of the worst or lowest degree

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The Haldemans lived in abject poverty, with barely a roof over their heads.

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Definition of immutable (adjective)
unchangeable; permanent; changeless

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The ties that bind alumni to their university are immutable.
The man's immutable schedule soon became boring.

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Definition of jocund (adjective)
happy; cheerful; gay; jolly; mirthful

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The puppy kept a smile on the jocund boy's face.
The jocund atmosphere was due to the team's victory in the playoffs.

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Definition of biased (adjective)
prejudiced; influenced; not neutral

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The vegetarian had a biased opinion regarding what should be ordered for dinner.

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Definition of quiescent (adjective)
inactive; at rest; peaceful; motionless; quiet

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Everyone deserves a day off and should remain quiescent on Sundays.
The Bible says that the Lord created the Earth in six days and on the seventh He was quiescent.

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Definition of malicious (adjective)
spiteful; vindictive

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The malicious employee slashed her tires for revenge.

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Definition of destitute (adjective)
poor; poverty-stricken; needy; impoverished

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One Bangladeshi bank makes loans to destitute citizens so that they may overcome their poverty.
Many of the city's sections are destitute.

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Definition of ostentatious (adjective)
pretentious; showy; pompous

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Sure he'd won the lottery, but coming to work in a stretch limo seemed a bit ostentatious.

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Definition of reticent (adjective)
silent; reserved; shy; self-restraint

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The reticent girl played with her building blocks while the other children played tag.
It was difficult to get the reticent boy to join the conversation.

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Definition of succinct (adjective)
clearly stated; characterized by conciseness; short and to the point

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The speech was succinct yet emotional.
Usually, the most succinct definition is the right one.
Articles in USA Today are so succinct that some observers nicknamed the newspaper "McPaper."

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