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Description of irreproachable (adjective)
without blame or faults

Samples of irreproachable
The honesty of the priest made him irreproachable.

Determination of irreproachable
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Description of docile (adjective)
manageable; obedient; gentle; compliant; submissive

Samples of docile
We needed to choose a docile pet because we hadn't the patience for a lot of training.



   
Description of pious (adjective)
religious; devout; dedicated; orthodox

Samples of pious
The religious couple believed that their pious method of worship would bring them eternal life.
The statues of the saints have pious symbolism.
Many people think of this land as pious territory.



   
Description of earthy (adjective)
unrefined; made of earth

Samples of earthy
The earthy-looking table was bare.



   
Description of dexterous (adjective)
skillful; quick; deft; adroit; agile

Samples of dexterous
The dexterous gymnast was the epitome of grace on the balance beam.



   
Description of extant (adjective)
existing; refers especially to books or documents

Samples of extant
Some of my ancestor's letters remain extant.



   
Description of contemporary (adjective)
living or happening at the same time; modern; current

Samples of contemporary
Contemporary furniture will clash with your traditional sectional.

Determination of contemporary
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Description of quixotic (adjective)
foolishly idealistic; extravagantly chivalrous; impractical

Samples of quixotic
He was popular with the ladies due to his quixotic charm.
She had a quixotic view of the world, believing that humans need never suffer.



   
Description of peremptory (adjective)
barring future action; that cannot be denied, changed, etc.; aggressive

Samples of peremptory
The peremptory means of defense was satisfactory to keep out the intruders.
The wildcat strike was a peremptory move on the part of the workers.



   
Description of azure (adjective)
the clear blue color of the sky

Samples of azure
The azure sky made the picnic day perfect.



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