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tenuous - Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.

The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.

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skimpy - (of clothes) short and revealing

Ami's father said firmly that he wouldn't letter her go to the beach in the skimpy bathing suit she had just bought.

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Bad / Confused

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Nebulous - Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits.

His explanation was so nebulous that no one really understood what he meant.

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Bad / Disgusting

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sordid - Dirty and unpleasant.

Fred cleaned up his life, and started a nice family, and he didn't want to be reminded of his sordid past that involved drugs and dishonest activity.

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Good / Beautiful

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exotic - Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.

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plump - Having a full rounded shape

The fruit was very plump, and when Jim bit into it, the juice ran down the sides of his mouth - and it was as delicious as he had expected.

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Ineffable - Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.

She felt an ineffable joy when she was reunited with her long-lost brother.

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Good / Smart

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cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.

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flippant - Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.

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Bad / Stupid

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foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

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Other / Other

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vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

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lofty - Very high

Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.