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Extremely difficult to manage or control;delinquent.
The incorrigible child was sent out of the class because the teacher could not handle him. |
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Mysterious; impenetrable
The inscrutable girl never showed emotions to anyone. |
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Sensible prudent showing good judgment wise discreet
The judicious old man always gave great advise. |
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Hidden submerged inactive dormant undeveloped
The latent fetus was barely noticed by the doctor. |
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Giving great attention to detail
The artist was famous for his meticulous art. |
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Make less intense or severe to ease
In an attempt to midigate the pain of a root canal, I took some Tylenol on the way to the dentist's office. |
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Read or study carefully
I perused my notes for spanish because i had a test coming up. |
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practical non idealistic sensible
The teacher has a very pragmatic attitude towards instructing her students |
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shrewd and careful i managing things wise discreet careful
Molly was prudent, knowing it may rain when she went for a walk, she went out with her umbrella.
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completely destroy tear down to demolish.
The hurricane razed the town of everything. |
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Hermit person given to our living in seclusion.
The recluse man likes to be alone with his things. |
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disgusting revolting vile gross
My brother's repugnant socks always end up smelling up his room. |
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silent restrained reserved
She was never reticent about her dislike for country music |
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to confirm authorize endorse approve support.
The businessman utilized his sanction to proceed through the front gate |
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person blamed for other's shortcomings.
the man always looks for a scapegoat to take the blame for him. |
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