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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Disgusting
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dingy -
Gloomy and drab
The paint-chipped and depressing room was too dingy to live in.
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Small
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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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Smart-Adj
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precise -
Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.
He gave a precise answer to the complicated question, showing his deep understanding of the topic.
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Unfriendly
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callous -
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
When people realized how callous Francis Underwood could be in his relationships, they stopped being friends with him
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Afraid
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terrifying -
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.
I don't like going on roller coasters, because even though others find them exciting, I find them terrifying.
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Nervous
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flustered -
Agitated or confused
Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.
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Big
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spectacular -
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
The spectacular fireworks lit up the night sky in various colors.
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Boring
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monotonous -
Repetitious and boring
Bertha found working on the assembly line of the factory to be monotonous, and she had to drink coffee to stay awake.
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Strong
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resilient -
To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.
The cowboys living in the wild west had to be resilient to survive in an environment of untamed elements.
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Unfriendly
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
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Dishonest
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underhanded -
Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.
Spreading false rumors was an underhanded way to win the election.
