utmost -
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.
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quintessential -
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
All over the world, the Statue of Liberty is seen as the quintessential symbol of freedom.
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audacity -
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
She had the audacity to walk into the meeting late and demand attention.
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licentious -
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
He enjoyed settling down and having a stable family after years of a licentious lifestyle.
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
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overt -
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
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putrid -
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.
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cantankerous -
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
The constant arguing of the cantankerous couple living above Ann always kept her up at night.
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petty -
Of little importance; trivial
The voters were angry over politicians fighting over petty matters instead of the big issues facing the country.
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taciturn -
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.
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humbling -
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.
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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.
