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Raffish

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A Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner

B Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

C Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,

D Amusingly unconventional and different

ADJECTIVE

Raffish - Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner

With his numerous tattoos and raffish manner, Adam caught Sherry's eye, although she knew her parents wouldn't approve of him.

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Stark

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A A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other

B A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth

C Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

D Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness

ADJECTIVE

Stark - A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other

The difference in electricity usage in South Korea versus North Korea paints a stark contrast when comparing the two countries.

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Absurd

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A (of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

B Endless (often used hyperbolically)

C Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

D Extremely tiring and demanding

ADJECTIVE

Absurd - (of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

When Edwin Hubble in 1929 suggested that some of the little dots of light in the sky were other galaxies, many people though the idea was absurd, but he was proven to be correct.

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Garish

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A In a reluctant or resentful manner

B Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy

C Dirty and unpleasant.

D Dirty and unpleasant

ADJECTIVE

Garish - Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy

Many garish outfits today look like they were colored with every crayon in the box.

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Funky

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A Weird or peculiar in an interesting, complimentary way.

B Exhausted; tired out

C Easily irritated or annoyed

D To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death

ADJECTIVE

Funky - Weird or peculiar in an interesting, complimentary way.

The funky paint work on the car Janey got for her 18th birthday, was the envy of all her friends.

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Doozy

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A A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

B A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones

C Something outstanding or unique of its kind

D Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.

NOUN

Doozy - Something outstanding or unique of its kind

The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.

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Quirky

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A Very bad or unpleasant

B Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

C Having or showing no skill; clumsy

D Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury.

ADJECTIVE

Quirky - Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.

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Yokel

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A Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.

B Nonsense, foolish, and wrong

C A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town

D A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

NOUN

Yokel - A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town

Jed Clampett knew he and his family were considered yokels from the countryside, so he was unsure of how they would be treated in Beverly Hills.

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Savage

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A (chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized

B Serious and immediate danger

C An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation

D A state of total disorder

NOUN

Savage - (chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized

When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.

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Gaudy

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A Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

B Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)

C Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.

D refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

ADJECTIVE

Gaudy - Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

The solid-gold interior of Larry's Ferrari was a gaudy touch that he loved, but many others felt it reflected an extreme sense of bad taste

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