transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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Attack
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
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Strange
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grotesque -
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
When Alan visited the Jordan family, he felt that the way that the son bossed around the parents was a grotesque distortion of the way normal parent-child relationships should be.
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Beautiful
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sleek -
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
Shampoo commercials typically show women with very sleek hair that shines under the lights.
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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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Dirty
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unkempt -
Having an appearance that is disorganized and dirty
The guidance counselor said to go to an interview clean and neat, and that being unkempt is a sure way not to get hired.
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Body
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slender -
Attractively thin
If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.
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Happy
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hilarious -
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
They found the comedian hilarious, and laughed non-stop for almost an hour.
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Calm
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nonchalant -
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
Snoopy was known for being nonchalant, never letting any problems get to him.
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Happy
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elated -
Filled with joy, pride, or high spirits, often due to a sense of achievement or good news.
She was elated when she graduated from the university with an excellent grade.
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Bad
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dire -
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.
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Exciting
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engrossing -
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.
