miraculous -
So amazingly successful, that it almost seems to be a result of a miracle.
After the polio epidemic of 1952 that infected 60,000 children, the Salk vaccine introduced in 1955 seems like a miraculous protection.
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Unfriendly
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confrontational -
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.
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Flexible
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variety -
a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people
She liked her job as a social worker, because she liked the variety of people she was able to help.
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Stupid
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clueless -
Lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something.
I was clueless during the math test—I hadn’t studied at all.
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Inward
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centrality -
The state of being central in location or focus.
The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.
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dire -
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.
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Smart
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concise -
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.
His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.
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Boring
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tedious -
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
The meeting was so tedious that the employees couldn't even pay attention.
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Dangerous
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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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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supreme -
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others
In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.
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prime -
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality.
Her company offered prime real estate, with only the best houses and apartments selling for good prices.
