resilient -
To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.
The cowboys living in the wild west had to be resilient to survive in an environment of untamed elements.
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Unhappy
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forlorn -
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy
Karen was so upset at seeing the forlorn puppy at the pound, so she adopted him right away.
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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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Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
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Busy
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tempo -
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace
A metronome tells musicians how fast or slow to keep their tempo.
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Brave
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gallant -
Brave, heroic.
In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.
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Body
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chubby -
Plump and rounded
Layla's baby boy was chubby for his age, but he would probably lose the weight as he got older.
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Important
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comprehensive -
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.
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Powerless
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enslaved -
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
Max felt enslaved by his addiction to cigarettes, and often struggled to try to give it up.
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Confused
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reeling -
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.
The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.
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Beautiful
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swank -
Stylishly luxurious and expensive
The swank nightclub, with its luxurious amenities, was worth the expense.
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Friendly
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amiable -
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
When Patty chose a dog to buy, she looked for a dog that was amiable and had a calm, friendly disposition.
