The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.
adjective
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Bad /
Nervous
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flustered -
Agitated or confused
Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.
adjective
579 of 1107
Bad /
Nervous
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unnerving -
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.
adjective
580 of 1107
Bad /
Crazy
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daffy -
Silly, different, strange, and funny
Fred had a twirled mustache and wore an oddly colored suit, but the town's residents simply viewed him as daffy instead of someone to be afraid of.
adjective
581 of 1107
Good /
Big
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epic -
Large and impressive
Tolstoy's epic 1200 page novel "War and Peace" takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812.
adjective
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Bad /
Small
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sparse -
Thinly dispersed or scattered
The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.
adjective
583 of 1107
Good /
Smart-Adj
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alert -
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.
The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.
adjective
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Bad /
Aggressive
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autocratic -
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
The king ran his government in an autocratic manner, refusing to take advice or hear feedback from anybody else.
adjective
585 of 1107
Good /
Calm
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painstaking -
Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.
After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.
adjective
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Shape
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crisp -
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.
adjective
587 of 1107
Good /
Successful
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prosperous -
Flourishing or thriving, particularly in business, health, or social conditions.
After years of hard work, they were finally living in a prosperous neighborhood with a beautiful home.
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588 of 1107
Good /
Good
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dandy -
Excellent
Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.
