regal -
Describing something that is majestic, dignified, or befitting of a monarch, often in terms of appearance, style, or grandeur.
The queen entered the room with a regal air, her every movement exuding grace and authority.
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Inward
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mystical -
Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.
From the time that Joan sensed that there is a mystical side of life, she spent more time praying and meditating.
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Surprise
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aghast -
Struck with shock, amazement, or horror
When the Stevens family returned home from their two week vacation, they were aghast to find that loads of stray cats were living in their house.
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Shape
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intricate -
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.
The artist created an intricate painting with tiny, detailed patterns.
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Unfriendly
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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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Aggressive
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inflammatory -
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
His inflammatory remarks at the meeting led to a tension in the air that took a while to dissipate.
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Smart
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cognizant -
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
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Weak
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fleeting -
Lasting for a very short time
Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.
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Dangerous
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addictive -
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in cigarettes.
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Small
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intangible -
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.
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Disgusting
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repulsive -
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting.
When Jim went fishing, he asked his friends to put the worms on the hooks, because he found it too repulsive to do it himself.
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Mistake
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indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
