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remiss

(of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating
getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way
showing little activity; not busy or happening in a positive way
negligent in the performance of work or duty

she had an _______ feeling that she was being watched

remiss
idyllic
aloof
uncanny

college athletes remain subject arbitrary, intrusive, _______, discriminatory team rules

aghast
overbearing
laconic
garish

business is always _______ at this time of year

intricate
slack
idyllic
aghast

aloof

having many complexly interrelating parts or elements
(especially of a time or place) extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
not involved with; distant either physically or emotionally
unpleasantly bright or colorful

the wedding guest's thick makeup was _______ and unnecessary

idyllic
intricate
aghast
garish

slack

tending to overwhelm; often trying to control the behavior of other people in an annoying or unwanted way
not stretched or held in a tight position; loose
negligent in the performance of work or duty
(especially of a time or place) extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque

I proceeded to pick the _______ fruits and vegetables

idyllic
overbearing
ripe
aghast

the public would be _______ to know just how soon after a sentence some criminals are now released

slack
idyllic
aghast
ripe

the language in the book is terse and concise, almost _______, and very much to the point

aghast
idyllic
intricate
laconic

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