convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
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vigorous -
Very forceful or energetic.
Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.
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monumental -
Great in importance, extent, or size
The invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs was a monumental event in the history of technology.
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unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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eerie -
Strange and frightening
The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.
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nifty -
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.
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rampant -
marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
After World War I, the German economy entered a period of rampant inflation that destabilized it's society and paved the way for the rise of Nazism.
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untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
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nefarious -
An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.
Joe could only blame himself for the jail sentence that followed his nefarious career as a gangster.
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docile -
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
The lion tamer was so talented that any lion near him acted completely docile.
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hifalutin -
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.
