List 5
aghast [adj.]
- struck with terror, amazement, or horror.
the public would be aghast to know just how soon after a sentence some criminals are now released
some will be aghast at the idea of turning history into entertainment
aloof [adj.]
- not involved with; distant either physically or emotionally.
previous incoming presidents have chosen to remain aloof in similar circumstances
he just protects himself by being aloof and distant
I consider myself warm and friendly, but I act cool and aloof with strange people
cunning [adj.]
- getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way.
he was as cunning as a fox
she was a cunning liar
garish [adj.]
- unpleasantly bright or colorful.
the Quakers started like a team with championship ambition, as purposeful and bright as their garish yellow shirts
the wedding guest’s thick makeup was garish and unnecessary
the old people were wearing garish colours, which I could never have imagined they would dare to put on
idyllic [adj.]
- (especially of a time or place) extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
some say a horrible monster cast its ominous shadow over the peaceful and idyllic valley
even the most amateur of photographers can snap perfect shots in this idyllic place
intricate [adj.]
- having many complexly interrelating parts or elements.
it is an intricate machine that requires some training to use it properly
however, other random processes can be quite intricate; for example, the fluctuating prices of stocks are difficult to explain because there are so many variables and combinations of variables that are influencing the prices
filigree is an ancient technique that creates an intricate, lace-like pattern through the combination of wire swirls and shapes
laconic [adj.]
- (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
his laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic
the language in the book is terse and concise, almost laconic, and very much to the point
overbearing [adj.]
- tending to overwhelm; often trying to control the behavior of other people in an annoying or unwanted way.
He had to deal with his overbearing mother
Her husband’s overbearing manner made her miserable
college athletes remain subject arbitrary, intrusive, overbearing, discriminatory team rules
remiss [adj.]
- negligent in the performance of work or duty.
it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information
it would be remiss of me if I did not share with you the vital role God has played in my recovery
but if we do not address these complexities in the public arena, and in ways that are spatially theoretically grounded, we will be remiss in carrying out our scholarly and civic responsibilities
ripe [adj.]
- (of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating.
I proceeded to pick the ripe fruits and vegetables
He can tell by looking if a fruit is ripe or overly grown
slack [adj.]
- not stretched or held in a tight position; loose.
- showing little activity; not busy or happening in a positive way.
these tent ropes are too slack; they need tightening
Lynx saw to his right the rope go slack, and saw the same on his left, and felt the bridge leave from under his feet
business is always slack at this time of year
uncanny [adj.]
- strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
he has an uncanny resemblance to the famous older horror writer
Paul had this uncanny ability of making me want to hit him and laugh at the same time
she had an uncanny feeling that she was being watched