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puffy - Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.

The pillow was so puffy that it felt like he was sleeping on a soft cloud.

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prompt - To be on time

Arlene was proud that she was very prompt with regards to arriving at work, and she got there exactly at 9AM every morning.

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swarthy - Dark-skinned

With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.

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impetuous - Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.

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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.

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reclusive - Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.

Many people described the artist as reclusive, rarely attending gallery openings or social events despite his fame.

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superfluous - More than is needed or wanted

Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.

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stout - Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.

The stout man got around town riding an electric scooter with a seat.

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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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chintzy - Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material

Brad was so chintzy when it came to spending money for clothes, that he hadn't bought a new shirt or pants for 10 years.

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daunting - Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.

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congested - Too full, blocked, or crowded.

Because of his alergies, his sinuses were so congested that he couldn't breathe through his nose at all.