astonishing -
Extremely surprising, impressive, and amazing.
When the 9 year old boy played violin so well at the concert, most people found it astonishing.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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Disorganized
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circuitous -
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
His answer was so circuitous that I forgot what the original question was.
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Unhappy
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
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Slow
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chronic -
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.
His chronic asthma requires daily medication.
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Pleasure
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worthwhile -
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
She found that the 30 minutes of exercize in the morning was very worthwhile, and was helping her feel more relaxed and was helping her lose weight.
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Flexible
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feasible -
Reasonable or likely to work effectively.
Launching the new app by next month is feasible if we stick to the schedule.
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Disgusting
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grubby -
Dirty; grimy
Tate's mother told him to wash his grubby hands before eating dinner.
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palatable -
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.
Their walk in the park on a cloudy day wasn't so pleasant, but it was palatable enough for them to feel a bit more rested than before.
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Calm
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ineffable -
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
She felt an ineffable joy when she was reunited with her long-lost brother.
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puny -
Small and weak
The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.
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Friendly
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considerate -
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
The nurse is always very considerate and checks every 15 minutes to ask how you're doing.
