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  Word Descriptions transient, disaffected, brittle, circumspect, abstract, gaudy, retroactive, bootleg, debonnaire, faineant


   
Description of transient (adjective)
temporary; impermanent



   
Description of disaffected (adjective)
discontented as toward authority; malcontent; rebellious



   
Description of brittle (adjective: brittler; brittlest)
(of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured



   
Description of circumspect (adjective)
heedful of potential consequences



   
Description of abstract (adjective: more abstract; most abstract)
intangible; unconnected to concrete reality



   
Description of gaudy (adjective: gaudier; gaudiest)
(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display; jazzy; showy; sporty



   
Description of retroactive (adjective)
taking effect on a past date



   
Description of bootleg (adjective)
distributed or sold illicitly; black-market; contraband; smuggled



   
Description of debonnaire (adjective)
having a sophisticated charm; suave



   
Description of faineant (adjective)
disinclined to work or exertion; lazy; otiose; slothful; work-shy



  Determinations of the words transient, disaffected, brittle, circumspect, abstract, gaudy, retroactive, bootleg, debonnaire, faineant

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