The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.
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subtle -
Clever and indirect in approach or meaning.
The movie used subtle humor rather than loud, obvious jokes.
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Unfriendly
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testy -
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
Evan simply asked how Carmen was doing, so he was shocked when she exhibited a testy attitude and yelled at him.
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Old
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dilapidated -
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.
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impeccable -
Perfect in every way
In her graduating class, Joan was voted the most likely to succeed, because she had impeccable character and habits.
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Boring
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tiresome -
Making you feel annoyed or bored
Martha found it tiresome to go on date after date with guys who were obviously on a completely different wavelength.
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Strong
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formidable -
Inspiring fear or respect as a result being impressively powerful, intense, or capable.
Though he had big investors for his AI startup, he knew he had to overcome formidable competition against dozens of competing companies.
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Weak
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wispy -
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
Amy and Sam liked to lie on the grass looking up at the wispy clouds float by.
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extraneous -
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.
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Big
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burly -
(of a person) large and strong; heavily built
Dwayne Johnson's burly physique has helped him achieve success in professional wrestling and the movie industry.
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palatable -
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.
Their walk in the park on a cloudy day wasn't so pleasant, but it was palatable enough for them to feel a bit more rested than before.
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Inward
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fickle -
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.
