salient
adjectiveEspecially noticeable or important.
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semiliterate
adjectiveAble to read and write only at a limited or elementary level.
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adjectiveFollowing another person's ideas uncritically.
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nounThe occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.
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adjectiveUnusual, remarkable, or distinct from others.
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adjectiveSordid or disreputable; also flimsy and of poor quality.
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adjectiveDirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.
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adjectiveExtremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.
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adjectiveFirm and dependable in support or loyalty.
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adjectiveFirm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsstupendous
adjectiveAstonishingly great in size or degree.
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verbTo block progress or leave someone unable to proceed.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionssublimate
verbTo redirect an impulse into a socially acceptable or constructive activity.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionssurfeit
nounAn amount greater than is needed or enjoyable.
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