devout -
Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person.
His devout love for his country inspired him to join the military.
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Disgusting
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hideous -
Ugly or disgusting to look at
The Elephant Man was famous for being so hideous that he had to cover his face everywhere he went.
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Bad
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dreary -
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.
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Big
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epic -
Large and impressive
Tolstoy's epic 1200 page novel "War and Peace" takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812.
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Small
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sparse -
Thinly dispersed or scattered
The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.
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Good
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sacrosanct -
Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change.
The tradition of free speech is sacrosanct in democratic societies and is defended at all costs.
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Other /
Wet
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fizzy -
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent
On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.
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Stupid
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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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Love
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selfless -
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
Mother Teresa's care for the poor in India was an act of selfless devotion to the needs of others.
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Friendly
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gracious -
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
Mark was always gracious in every encounter and made everybody around him smile.
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Good /
Strong
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potent -
Strong, powerful, and effective
The medicine was potent enough to get rid of his headache.
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Good /
Flexible
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limber -
Being able to bend and move one's body easily and smoothly.
Eddie got to the marathon a half hour early to give himself time to limber up and prepare for the big race.
