opportune -
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.
The weather is great, and it's an opportune moment to plant the seeds in our garden.
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bulky -
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy
The handcart was difficult to move forward because the pile of boxes on it was so bulky and heavy.
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drowsy -
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.
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gaudy -
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
The solid-gold interior of Larry's Ferrari was a gaudy touch that he loved, but many others felt it reflected an extreme sense of bad taste
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esoteric -
Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest.
The professor’s lecture on quantum theory was full of esoteric concepts.
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verbal -
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.
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Nervous
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stickler -
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.
She spends a lot of time cleaning the house, because she's a stickler for neatness and cleanliness.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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quirky -
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.
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Disorganized
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
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Weak
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rickety -
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse
Arnie was terrified when he had to cross the rickety rope bridge that could collapse at any moment.
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flamboyant -
(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
David Bowie was known for his eye-catching flamboyant costumes as much as his brilliant music.
