unassuming -
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.
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niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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wreckage -
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
After the battle, the troops examined the wreckage of the enemy plane that had crashed, looking for any important information.
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quirky -
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.
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Stupid
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asinine -
Very stupid or silly
The candidate lost the election because during press conferences he made one asinine statement after another.
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Uncomfortable
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bleary -
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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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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trite -
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.
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sniveling -
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people
Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.
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roly-poly -
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.
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juicy -
Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.
He landed a juicy job offer with a huge salary and great benefits.
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precarious -
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.
