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Description of transient (adjective)
temporary; impermanent



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

Determination of disaffected
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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

Determination of circumspect
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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

Determination of retroactive
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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



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