The graffiti on the walls was the first sign that this was a seedy neighborhood.
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intricate -
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.
The artist created an intricate piece of art with tiny, detailed patterns.
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momentary -
Lasting for a very short time.
In a momentary feeling of generosity, they agreed to pay for their son's entire 10 week vacation in Europe.
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prim -
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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aesthetic -
Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch.
They liked eating in the restaurant because they found the food and the environment aesthetic.
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proximity -
Being near or close in space or time.
People liked living in the town because of its proximity to many wonderful beaches.
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rigorous -
Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
Before being sent to battle, military members must go through rigorous training in boot camp.
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mouthwatering -
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
The chef presented a mouthwatering dessert that had everyone grabbing plates and forks and running to the desert table.
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abundant -
Plentiful, available in large quantities
Bill had gone out with many women, but as he got to know Samantha better, it was becoming abundantly clear that she was someone he wanted to marry.
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futile -
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Sisyphus was engaged in the futile task of rolling a boulder up a steep hill.
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bossy -
When a person tends to order people around and tell them what to do, being overly authoritative and domineering.
Maxine's parents thought she'd make a good manager because of her bossy spirit, always telling her siblings what to do.
