The five-star villa came with a splendid view of the ocean.
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rustic -
Relating to the countryside; rural
Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.
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Energy
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avid -
Showing a keen desire or craving for something.
He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.
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Good
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righteous -
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.
A truly righteous person does not lie, even under pressure and when it's to his advantage.
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gaunt -
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Greta gently caressed her grandmother's gaunt frame which barely covered the small bed.
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Uncomfortable
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bleary -
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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Weak
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sluggish -
Lacking energy or alertness
After working for 12 hours straight, Elizabeth felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.
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stout -
Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.
The stout man got around town riding an electric scooter with a seat.
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Hostile
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sinister -
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
The prince always treated the king with great respect, but he was using the queen in a sinister plot to have the king killed so that he could take over.
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Small
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momentary -
Lasting for a very short time.
In a momentary feeling of generosity, they agreed to pay for their son's entire 10 week vacation in Europe.
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Dishonest
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clandestine -
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.
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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.
