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fatima F. (Iran)
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  1. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  2. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  3. adverse
    contrary to your interests or welfare
    Because of adverse reviews, the producer announced that the play will close with tonight’s performance.
  4. aggravate
    make worse
  5. arduous
    difficult to accomplish
    It was an arduous climb for the climbers. It lasted ten days to reach the top.
  6. agile
    mentally quick
  7. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  8. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  9. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  10. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  11. balmy
    mild and pleasant
    the weather was balmy all the time
  12. barren
    not bearing offspring
    Atomic radiation can make people barren
  13. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
    This sauce has a sharp taste and it is not bland at all.
  14. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
    His behavior showed a blatant lack of respect.
  15. blunt
    not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
  16. appalling
    causing shock, dismay, or horror
  17. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  18. blurry
    indistinct or hazy in outline
  19. brisk
    quick and energetic
    he faces his critics, with an austere but brisk determination
  20. brittle
    having little elasticity
    His character is so brittle that he can not tolerate hard situation.
  21. caustic
    harsh or corrosive in tone
    Her caustic remarks annoy everyone in the meeting.
  22. corrosive
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  23. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  24. arena
    a large structure for sports or entertainments
Created on Tue Jul 30 07:08:48 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Jul 30 12:09:23 EDT 2013)

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