awash -
Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted
Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.
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colicky -
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.
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Slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
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Insular -
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.
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prim -
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.
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dumbfounded -
So shocked that you cannot speak
The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.
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mystical -
Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.
From the time that Joan sensed that there is a mystical side of life, she spent more time praying and meditating.
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vain -
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.
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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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poise -
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person
The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.
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shrouded -
Something that is covered or hidden
Many feel that the real story behind the Kennedy assasination is shrouded in mystery.
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Edible -
Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.
The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.
