prior -
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.
She was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.
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uppity -
Self-important; arrogant
Mac acted very uppity after winning the sales contest, refusing to even talk to those he considered inferior.
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clad -
Clothed
The valiant knight was clad in chain mail armor and a protective helmet.
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Ineffable -
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
She felt an ineffable joy when she was reunited with her long-lost brother.
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centrality -
The state of being central in location or focus.
The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.
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telltale -
Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.
The telltale clouds of smoke hinted at a fire nearby.
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capricious -
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
It was difficult to identify her true personality, given her capricious behavior.
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widespread -
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.
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dumbfounded -
So shocked that you cannot speak
The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.
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austere -
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
The Amish have an austere and simple lifestyle, but it doesn't negatively affect their inner warmth and communal joy.
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ravenous -
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way.
The ravenous wolves circled their prey, growling with hunger
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extraneous -
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.
