recondite
adjectiveLittle known and difficult to understand without specialized knowledge.
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Clear all filtersLittle known and difficult to understand without specialized knowledge.
To correct or put something right.
Having a strong scent or strongly suggesting a particular quality or memory.
Strongly scented
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Careless or neglectful in carrying out a responsibility.
Payment or compensation for work or services.
To reject a claim, idea, or association as invalid or unacceptable.
To formally cancel or withdraw a rule, agreement, or decision.
Able to recover or return to form after difficulty or pressure.
Returning to physical form
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Firm and determined in purpose.
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.
Dazzlingly bright, rich, or impressive in appearance.
Reluctant to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts.
Basic or at an early stage of development.
Especially noticeable or important.
Confident and hopeful about the outcome.
Grimly or bitterly mocking.
Careful and conscientious about accuracy or proper conduct.
To examine closely and carefully.
Coarsely abusive or damaging, often through false accusations.
The occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.
Showing attentive concern or care, sometimes excessively.
One word family: also includes solicitude.
Sleepy or drowsy.
Causing sleepiness or dulling alertness.
Appearing convincing or correct while actually being misleading or unsound.
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