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Unflappable

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A (of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple

B Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.

C An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal

D Having or showing calmness in a crisis

ADJECTIVE

Unflappable - Having or showing calmness in a crisis

The spelling bee champ spelled each word in an unflappable manner, never letting the pressure get to her.

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Flagrant

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A Very poor.

B The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

C Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion

D Amusingly unconventional and different

ADJECTIVE

Flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

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Smug

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A (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

B Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

C So strange that it makes you frightened

D Showing care and effort in one's work or duties

ADJECTIVE

Smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.

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Nimble

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A Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

B To be on time

C Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

D Quick and light in movement or action; agile

ADJECTIVE

Nimble - Quick and light in movement or action; agile

Track and field athletes have to be exceptionally nimble when jumping over high hurdles.

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Outrageous

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A Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy

B An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.

C Very bold, unusual, and startling

D Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous

ADJECTIVE

Outrageous - Shockingly bad or excessive

The model's looks and confidence couldn't hide the fact that his outfit was outrageously ugly.

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Leery

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A Courageous and determined

B Large, heavy, and powerful

C Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

D Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

ADJECTIVE

Leery - Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

Ever since she was bitten by a pitbull, Grace was leery of any dog she encountered.

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Sopping

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A Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

B An attitude that commands respect

C Extremely wet

D Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material

ADJECTIVE

Sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

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Plucky

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A Not having any serious purpose or value

B Courageous and determined

C Unhappy and quiet

D Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

ADJECTIVE

Plucky - Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

Mary's plucky personality made her determined to compete in the race despite being confined to a wheelchair.

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Squalid

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A Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health

B Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering

C (of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

D (of the air or weather) hot and humid

ADJECTIVE

Squalid - (of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

Squalid conditions in the apartment forced the police to take the couple's children away.

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Contorted

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A Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.

B Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing

C Splendid and expensive-looking

D Afraid because a person feels less powerful.

ADJECTIVE

Contorted - Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.

Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.

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Unflappable

Flagrant

Smug

Nimble

Outrageous

Leery

Sopping

Plucky

Squalid

Contorted

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