Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.
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Inward
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stilted -
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
When Arthur ran for mayor his stilted manner made it hard for the voters to relate to him.
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Body
adjective
drowsy -
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.
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Light
adjective
glossy -
Shiny and smooth
Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.
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Successful
adjective
lavish -
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
The billionaire had a lavish lifestyle that included several luxury cars that he parked in his mansion's driveway.
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Surprise
adjective
dumbfounded -
So shocked that you cannot speak
The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.
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Old
adjective
stodgy -
Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes
Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.
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Stupid
adjective
scatterbrained -
Disorganized and lacking in concentration.
Kathy liked having deep conversations with people, and felt that spending time with scatterbrained people who talked about nothing important was a waste of time.
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Smart
adjective
skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
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Aggressive
adjective
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Audacity -
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
He had the audacity to walk into the meeting late and demand attention.
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Disgusting
adjective
clammy -
Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch
Ellie knew she made a bad impression when she offered Stan a clammy handshake.
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Dishonest
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Bandit -
A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.
The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.
