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Word Explanations hypocritical, balmy, compliant, carping, sedate, exacting, maddening, debonair, colossal, querulous

Explanation of hypocritical (adjective)
professing feelings or virtues one does not have

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Explanation of balmy (adjective)
forms: balmier; balmiest
mild and pleasant; soft

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Explanation of compliant (adjective)
disposed or willing to comply

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Explanation of carping (adjective)
persistent petty and unjustified criticism; faultfinding

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Explanation of sedate (adjective)
forms: sedater; sedatest
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; sober; solemn

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Explanation of exacting (adjective)
trying; severe; demanding

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Explanation of maddening (adjective)
extremely annoying or displeasing; vexing

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Explanation of debonair (adjective)
having a cheerful; charming jaunty

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Explanation of colossal (adjective)
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; stupendous

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Explanation of querulous (adjective)
habitually complaining; whiney; whiny

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Meaning of hypocritical, balmy, compliant, carping, sedate, exacting