gruesome -
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
When the policeman visited the scene of the murder, the sight was so gruesome that he couldn't help but go outside and throw up.
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Small
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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Smart-Adj
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shrewd -
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.
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Disorganized
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slipshod -
(typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization
The workers who were hired to build the house were cheaper, but their work was slipshod, incomplete, and dangerous.
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Unfriendly
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
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Calm
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painstaking -
Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.
After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.
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Delay
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interminable -
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.
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raucous -
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.
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handsome -
Well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing, or having a pleasing appearance.
The handsome architecture of the building made it a popular spot for tourists to take photos.
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Hostile
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fractious -
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
Kaitlin's children were a fractious group that were always fighting in the back seat.
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Weak
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depleted -
When resources and energy are used up and emptied.
After a week lost in the enormous forest, Bill found this energy - and possibly his hope - was almost depleted.
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Pleasure
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cushy -
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.
