makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
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Bad /
Old
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stodgy -
Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes
Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.
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Bad /
Mistake
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erroneous -
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.
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Other /
Other
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prior -
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.
She was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.
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Other /
Other
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symbolic -
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.
The dove is symbolic of peace and hope.
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Good /
Smart-Adj
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articulate -
The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
In the story Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, the country was impressed by how this simple man was so articulate.
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Bad /
Angry
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irate -
Angry and displeased
When Max was waiting in a car lane and he saw cars cut in, it made him irate.
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Bad /
Stupid
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pointless -
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.
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Stupid
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impractical -
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.
Attaching wings to arms was an impractical method for man to be able to fly.
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Bad /
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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Bad /
Unhappy
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bereft -
Feeling the loss of being without something
During the war, Amal had lost all his money, possessions, and friends, and he was almost felt bereft of hope.
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Other /
Wet
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overflowing -
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.
The bathtub was overflowing because someone left the water running, and no one was there to notice it.
