oblique -
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting
Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.
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skittish -
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.
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Pain
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agonizing -
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.
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arrogant -
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
The athlete was talented but came across as arrogant in interviews, and that's why he didn't have many fans.
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shrewd -
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.
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Crazy
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delirious -
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
After three sleepless nights, he was delirious and barely able to speak clearly.
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deranged -
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
Charles Manson led a group of followers who became mentally deranged as a result of taking too many psychedelic drugs
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cagey -
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion
I asked to read Kyle's novel, but he was acting cagey and said he couldn't show it to me.
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meticulous -
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
David was so meticulous about his lawn that he made sure every blade of grass was cut at the same height.
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Dirty
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scruffy -
Shabby and untidy or dirty
Alex didn't realize that his scruffy clothes kept him from attracting women.
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Love
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amorous -
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
They chose Paris as a place to spend their honeymoon, to spend an amorous week to start their marriage together.
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Important
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paramount -
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.
In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.
