legitimate -
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.
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gingerly -
To act in a way that is careful and cautious:
Bob's unit was called in to defuse the live bomb, and he disentangled the wires very gingerly.
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remarkable -
Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness.
The athlete’s remarkable recovery from injury amazed both doctors and fans alike, as he returned to the competition stronger than ever.
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Happy
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upbeat -
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.
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exorbitant -
Beyond what is fair, usual, or expected.
The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for a one-night stay, but it was the only hotel room available.
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proximity -
Being near or close in space or time.
People liked living in the town because of its proximity to many wonderful beaches.
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urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
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Boring
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tiresome -
Making you feel annoyed or bored
Martha found it tiresome to go on date after date with guys who were obviously on a completely different wavelength.
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Successful
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fertile -
Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring.
The valley was known for its fertile soil, perfect for growing vegetables.
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profuse -
Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.
She gave a profuse apology for being late, repeating it several times to show her regret.
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sinister -
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
The prince always treated the king with great respect, but he was using the queen in a sinister plot to have the king killed so that he could take over.
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futile -
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Sisyphus was engaged in the futile task of rolling a boulder up a steep hill.
