drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
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Confused
adjective
mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
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Big
adjective
lofty -
Very high
Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.
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Disgusting
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Lurid -
Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.
At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.
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Disgusting
adjective
repulsive -
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting.
When Jim went fishing, he asked his friends to put the worms on the hooks, because he found it too repulsive to do it himself.
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Inward
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Impenetrable -
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.
The fortress had impenetrable walls that protected it from enemy attacks.
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Beautiful
adjective
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pristine -
In its original condition; unspoiled
Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.
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Bad
adjective
malevolent -
Having a desire to do harm or evil to others.
Samantha brought her 4 year old son Eddie to the therapist, because of the way he expressed malevolent intentions to torture animals.
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New
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Imminent -
About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time.
Dark clouds in the sky signaled that a storm was imminent.
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Strange
adjective
creepy -
So strange that it makes you frightened
The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.
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Other
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Genre -
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
My favorite genre of books is fantasy, especially those with magical worlds and epic quests.
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Boring
adjective
drab -
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.
