The horse just didn't like eating, and it was so skinny it could not do any work
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admirable -
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.
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Smart-Adj
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counterintuitive -
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
When perparing for the marathon, it may be counterintuitive, but sometimes it's good to take a day off and rest rather than running that day.
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unconscionable -
Not right or reasonable
At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.
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Dishonest
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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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Inward
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insular -
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.
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legitimate -
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.
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Beautiful
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vivid -
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.
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Beautiful
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plush -
Richly luxurious and expensive
The plush bedsheets were so comfortable that they were worth the high price tag.
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Happy
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jolly -
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.
The children were jolly as they played in the snow, laughing and singing.
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hostile -
To be unfriendly towards someone you see as an enemy
In couples therapy, the first thing Emily tried to do was to get both people to feel less hostile towards each other.
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Disgusting
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gross -
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.
His gross and disgusting behavior and speech at the party made everyone distance themselves from him.
