motley -
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
The motley crew of casino robbers wouldn't seem like they would associate with each other in normal situations.
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mandatory -
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.
Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees.
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agile -
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.
Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.
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beleaguered -
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
After 2 weeks of fighting, the beleaguered soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
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critical -
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.
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vain -
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.
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coherent -
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.
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rugged -
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface
The rugged terrain was a worthy challenge for the mountain climbers.
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staid -
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
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horrified -
Filled with horror or shock.
She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.
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foolish -
Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
The group realized in hindsight that it had been foolish to go hiking without checking the weather forecast.
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cognizant -
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
