
Explanation of amenable (adjective) obedient; willing to submit; accountable; agreeable; responsible
Sample of amenable Many Germans express skepticism about how amenable to reform the hardline regime can be. This time the District Council was less amenable: the March meeting rejected the new fees, while promising to meet the higher remittances required by the District.
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Explanation of redolent (adjective) fragrant; sweet-smelling; having the odor of a particular thing; reminiscent of
Sample of redolent These mild, mellow coffees have a full flavor and fragrant bouquet. The redolent aroma of the pie tempted everyone. The restaurant was redolent with the smell of spices.
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Explanation of creditable (adjective) deserving or reflecting credit or honor; praiseworthy; believable
Sample of creditable This standpoint is gathered up with others in a book which is free with descriptions of creditable and discreditable dealings on the part of those of that persuasion.
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Explanation of sanguinary (adjective) bloody; murderous
Sample of sanguinary The Evangelicals usually honored Cranmer, but Macaulay did not, writing, somewhat unfairly, 'The sanguinary intolerance of a man who then wavered in his Creed excites a loathing to which it is difficult to give vent without calling foul names.'
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Explanation of nautical (adjective) of the sea; having to do with sailors, ships or navigation
Sample of nautical The coastal New England town had a charming nautical influence.
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Explanation of benevolent (adjective) kind; generous
Sample of benevolent The professor proved a tough questioner, but a benevolent grader. The benevolent gentleman volunteered his services.
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Explanation of mutable (adjective) given to frequent change in nature, mood or form; unstable; changeable
Sample of mutable We are young and youth is said to be fickle, mutable, and we have both looked at the possibility of ourselves not being exceptions to that supposed rule.
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Explanation of cryptic (adjective) containing hidden meaning; obscure; secret; concealing
Sample of cryptic Sorry to be so cryptic, and it's nothing to worry about - in fact, quite the reverse.
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Explanation of incognito (adjective) unidentified; disguised; concealed; anonymous; unknown
Sample of incognito The federal Witness Protection Program makes its charges permanently incognito.
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Explanation of imminent (adjective) likely to happen without delay; forthcoming; impending
Sample of imminent The storm clouds warned of the imminent downpour.
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