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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Big
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whopping -
Very large
The veterinarian could barely lift up the cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.
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Confused
adjective
mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
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Confused
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Anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
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Bad
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barren -
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel
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Weak
adjective
brittle -
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.
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Small
adjective
dinky -
Small; insignificant
Between his thumbs, the tiny piece of dirt seemed dinky in comparison to the large field it came from.
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Good
adjective
superb -
Excellent
BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.
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Stupid
adjective
inept -
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
In his rookie debut, Omar seemed inept because he struck out every time he was at bat for his first 4 games, but then he improved, much to his and his team's relief.
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Sound
adjective
mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
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Other
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awash -
Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted
Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.
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Strange
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eerie -
Strange and frightening
The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.
