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Gauche (adj.)
gauchely (adv.)
gaucheness (n.) |
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having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave : socially awkward
The gauche convict was no doubt out of place when surrounded by his hardcore counterparts in prison. |
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Hapless (adj.)
haplessly (adv.)
haplessness (n.) |
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having no luck : very unfortunate
I'm quite the hapless individual when it comes to a game of luck. |
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Ideology (n.)
ideologist (n.) |
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the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party
The public ideology of Grey Enterprises it yet to be released this month. |
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to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different
The two materials were juxtaposed to create seamless edges. |
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Laconic (adj.)
laconically (adv.) |
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using few words in speech or writing
The laconic poet is known for the minimalism in the length of his poems. |
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having or showing a generous and kind nature
There's a magnanimous lady over there, helping out at the soup kitchen with a smile. |
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Nebulous (adj.)
nebulously (adv.)
nebulousness (n.) |
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not clear : difficult to see, understand, describe, etc.
the nebulous questions are the most occurring in my math class. |
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to make (something) more difficult to understand
Sometimes my brother obfuscates how he got into trouble more than he needs to. |
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diligent care and effort
A painstaking effort was made to repair the damage in the broken leg. |
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Qualitative (adj.)
qualitatively (adv.) |
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of or relating to how good something is : of or relating to the quality of something
Class, make a qualitative observation of your work. |
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