diligent -
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties
The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.
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Calm
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unspoken -
Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.
There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.
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Surprise
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flabbergasted -
To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly
Lucille was flabbergasted when she arrived at her classroom Tuesday morning for another day of teaching, and her 4th grade students had made a surprise birthday party for her.
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Old
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decadent -
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
The ancient empire became decadent before it eventually fell.
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Strange
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raffish -
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
With his numerous tattoos and raffish manner, Adam caught Sherry's eye, although she knew her parents wouldn't approve of him.
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Friendly
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gracious -
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
Mark was always gracious in every encounter and made everybody around him smile.
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Nervous
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perturbed -
Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.
She was visibly perturbed when she found out her flight had been canceled at the last minute.
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Bad /
Old
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clunky -
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.
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Good /
Big
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exhaustive -
Thorough and complete; covering all possibilities or details, leaving nothing out; including everything relevant.
After an exhaustive search, they finally found the missing files.
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Bad /
Boring
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dreary -
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.
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Bad /
Old
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frumpy -
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
With her frumpy clothes, Penny was never invited to parties.
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
