risqué -
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
In the 1960's jokes on TV that were considered risque would seem totally innocent and accepted by today's standards.
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Important
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undeniable -
Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted.
The idea that people seek pleasure and avoid pain is an undeniable truth.
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Exciting
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racy -
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.
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Disorganized
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tipsy -
Slightly drunk
After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.
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Unhappy
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sullen -
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance.
His sullen expression made it clear he wasn't happy with the decision.
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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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Surprise
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unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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Strange
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weird -
Very strange or unexpected
Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
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Nervous
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amok -
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.
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Body
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pudgy -
Slightly fat
Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy
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Brave
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spunky -
Courageous and determined
Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.
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Flexible
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plausible -
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
The detectives examined the crime scene and tried to find a plausible way in which the victim was killed.
