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  Word Descriptions cynical, giddy, embryonic, orthodox, prophetic, toady, diaphanous, analgesic, cuticular, famished


   
Description of cynical (adjective)
believing the worst of human nature and motives; misanthropical



   
Description of giddy (adjective: giddier; giddiest)
lacking seriousness; empty-headed; featherbrained; light-headed; lightheaded; silly



   
Description of embryonic (adjective)
in an early stage of development



   
Description of orthodox (adjective: more orthodox; most orthodox)
observant; conservative



   
Description of prophetic (adjective)
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention



   
Description of toady (noun: toadies)
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage; crawler; lackey; ass-kisser



   
Description of diaphanous (adjective)
so thin as to transmit light; filmy; see-through; sheer; transparent



   
Description of analgesic (adjective)
capable of relieving pain; anodyne



   
Description of cuticular (adjective)
epidermic; dermal



   
Description of famished (adjective)
extremely hungry; sharp-set; starved; esurient



  Determinations of the words cynical, giddy, embryonic, orthodox, prophetic, toady, diaphanous, analgesic, cuticular, famished

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