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Definition of succulent, bombastic, utilitarian, sovereign, devious, dolorous, meticulous, forensic, benevolent, captious

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Definition of succulent (adjective)
juicy; delectable; luscious

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The practical making of silage using cheap and simple equipment is well described by Watson and Smith, and, if properly made, it is every bit as nutritious and more succulent than good hay.

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Definition of bombastic (adjective)
pompous; wordy; turgid; inflated; exaggerated

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The bombastic woman talks a lot about herself.

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Definition of utilitarian (adjective)
materially or practically useful; applicable

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Gandhi was sufficiently aware of the utilitarian formula of the greatest happiness of the greatest number to realize that he was completely at odds with it as an interpretation of the aim anti purpose of life and as a principle of morality.

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Definition of sovereign (adjective)
superior; independent; self-governing

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The most that Europe can hope to achieve, or should aim for, is an expanded economic free trade area made up of sovereign states all contributing to a cultural diversity that is economically stable and ecologically sustainable.
As with sovereign governments many of these state enterprises will not directly earn foreign exchange.

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Definition of devious (adjective)
deceptive; crooked; twisting; circuitous; indirect

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Some researchers had become so daunted by the devious nature of the virus, which can hide within the cells of the body, that they felt a vaccine would be impossible.

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Definition of dolorous (adjective)
sorrowful; mournful; painful

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My very writing became a different adventure, no longer the dolorous itinerary of a convalescent, no longer a begging for compassion and friendly faces, but a lucid building, which now was no longer solitary; the work of a chemist who weighs and divides, measures and judges on the basis of assured proofs, and strives to answer questions.

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Definition of meticulous (adjective)
exacting; precise; pedantic; cautious concerning minute details

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The lab technicians must be meticulous in their measurements to obtain exact results.

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Definition of forensic (adjective)
pertaining to or used in a court of law; rhetorical; argumentative

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The forensic squad dealt with the legal investigation.

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Definition of benevolent (adjective)
kind; generous

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The professor proved a tough questioner, but a benevolent grader.
The benevolent gentleman volunteered his services.

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Definition of captious (adjective)
disposed to find fault; picky; narrow-minded

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A captious attitude often causes difficulties in a relationship.

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