intrepid -
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
With a simple slingshot, the intrepid David brought down Goliath.
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gruesome -
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
When the policeman visited the scene of the murder, the sight was so gruesome that he couldn't help but go outside and throw up.
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Big
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lofty -
Very high
Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.
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reluctant -
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it
They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.
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remarkable -
Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness.
The athlete’s remarkable recovery from injury amazed both doctors and fans alike, as he returned to the competition stronger than ever.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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Old
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obsolete -
No longer in use, especially because something newer or better has replaced it.
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete in the age of SSD drives and cloud storage.
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flakey -
Unreliable or inconsistent in behavior, especially in keeping commitments.
He’s kind of flakey—he said he’d meet us, but we waited and waited, and he never showed up.
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Friendly
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reciprocal -
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
They shared a reciprocal respect for one another, each valuing the other's opinions and ideas.
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brash -
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
Lydia was a very brash supervisor, always yelling at her employees to do their jobs.
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transfixed -
Unable to move or stop looking at something because you are so interested, surprised, or frightened
When he visited the Louvre, Bill was transfixed by the strange smile of the Mona Lisa.
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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
