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well-known for a bad quality
Hitler was a notorious dictator. |
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highly skilled
The consummate liar was never caught. |
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beyond reform
He became incorrigible when he killed again. |
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concerned
The solicitous mother worried for her sick child. |
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excellent
Her idyllic vacation ended too soon. |
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habitual
The inveterate gambler lost all his money. |
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outstandingly bad or vicious
The egregious liar wanted to hurt people. |
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happening at or during birth
The congenital defect was caused by lack of oxygen. |
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occurring again and again
The chronic liar could not stop. |
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diseased
The pathological man heard voices in his head. |
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without a conscience
The unconscionable man did not feel guilt. |
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smooth, suspiciously fluent
The man was too glib to be believable. |
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Kind
The benevolent girl wants to help others. |
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Pessimist; believes people are selfish
The cynical man is a pessimist. |
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Mutual hatred
The two enemies have enmity toward each other. |
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Thoroughly detailed; to express in great detail
The elaborate plan took much time to construct.
She needed to elaborate because no one understood. |
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Stands out above the others
The eminent athletes were better than the others. |
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unclear
I did not understand the cryptic code. |
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A short saying
The maxim is the state motto. |
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Easily managed; tame
The tractable dog is well-trained. |
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Unplanned
They threw an impromptu party after their victory. |
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Occurring after death
He received the Purple Heart posthumously after the war. |
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Cheerful
The blithe child smiled |
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Very dirty
The sordid boy is dirty and dishonest. |
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To speak or write clearly; to explain in detail
Could you articulate your confusing explanation?
A translator must be articulate to prevent conflict. |
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attractive
The becoming dress matched her eyes. |
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Stylish
She bought her chic new dress in a trendy boutique. |
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sophisticated in a lively, gracious manner
The debonair guest is well mannered and well dressed. |
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messy
His disheveled hair had not been brushed. |
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shabby
His dowdy shirt is from the 60’s. |
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faded and dull in appearance; uninteresting
The drab sweater is boring in color. |
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clothing, especially for a particular job or occasion
Her wedding garb is a fancy white dress. |
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wrinkled
The rumpled shirt had not been ironed. |
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unattractive
The unsightly sweater is ill-fitted and unattractive. |
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an appearance that gives a favorable, though false, impression.
Her sadness was covered by cheerful veneer. |
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deliberate ill will; intent to do injury or harm
The mean student felt malice toward her enemy. |
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vague feeling of illness, discomfort, or uneasiness
I felt malaise when I had the flu. |
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disease or illness of the body
Cancer is a malady fewer people die from nowadays. |
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pretend illness to avoid work
You can only malinger for a few tests before you arouse suspicion. |
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causing depression, misery, or gloom
He was disappointed with the dismal grade. |
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wrong-doing by a public official
The judge committed malfeasance when he accepted a bribe. |
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having an evil, harmful, or disastrous influence
The malefic bully had all his friends bullying too. |
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showing strong ill will
She spread a malicious rumor about her former friend. |
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speak ill of
She intended to malign her enemy’s character. |
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| mammal that carries its young in a pouch |
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| light can not shine through |
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| a type of organized society |
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| to communicate without words |
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| at an early stage of civilization |
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| an original person from a specific area |
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| to wander aimlessly in a nonlinear direction |
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uninterested
The apathetic audience lost interest in the bad show. |
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