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Able to be touched or felt
The tension in the air was palpable. |
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Lazily, idly
She indolently followed instructions. |
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Odd in appearance
The bright pink house looked quite bizarre next to the others. |
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Unsophisticated
She was quite a naive girl. |
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misgivings about something one feels in wrong
He had his scruples, but he kept them hidden from the others. |
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in a mild and soothing manner
He spoke blandly to the screaming child. |
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having a strange and bizarre design
Her tattoos were absolutely grotesque |
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hopeless, useless
Her efforts to save his life were futile. |
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friendly, good-natured, easy to talk to
She was an affable child. |
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A desirable object
Soap was a precious amenity. |
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To accept and follow
The mother did not condone the actions of her children. |
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Deserving strong condemnation
His actions were devastatingly deplorable. |
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To take a weapon
Harry was advanced in disarming |
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curious or amusing in a way to provoke dry humor
She had a droll sense of humor. |
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evade or escape danger
The criminal eluded capture for ten years. |
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Of vital importance
The knife was imperative in the child's survival. |
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showing interest
She solicitously watched him. |
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ability to sustain prolonged physical exposure.
She had low stamina, but was great in short distance races. |
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Strange, mysterious
She and the man had a uncanny resemblance. |
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Having or showing pep
She was extremely zealous. |
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