outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
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obscure -
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail.
The fog obscured the road, making it hard to drive safely.
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kluge -
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.
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weird -
Very strange or unexpected
Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
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cryptic -
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.
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bizarre -
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.
Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.
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grotesque -
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
When Alan visited the Jordan family, he felt that the way that the son bossed around the parents was a grotesque distortion of the way normal parent-child relationships should be.
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slug -
A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes
A slug is one of the slowest-moving animals on earth, so someone who is afraid of them can easily run away.
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garish -
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy
Many garish outfits today look like they were colored with every crayon in the box.
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inscrutable -
Difficult to understand
Martha always had an inscrutable smile, and Joe could never figure out if she loved or even liked him or not.
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mongrel -
A dog of no definable type or breed
Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.
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misfit -
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.
The new employee seemed like a misfit among the fast-paced corporate crowd.
