salient
adjectiveEspecially noticeable or important.
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Clear all filtersEspecially noticeable or important.
Having a distinct, pleasing flavor.
Causing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.
Able to read and write only at a limited or elementary level.
Following another person's ideas uncritically.
The occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.
Calm and undisturbed, without signs of agitation.
Unusual, remarkable, or distinct from others.
Easily startled, nervous, or unsettled.
Sordid or disreputable; also flimsy and of poor quality.
Sordid or disreputable
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Relationships, networks, and shared norms that support cooperation and access to social resources.
Resources in social relationships
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Living, acting, or occurring alone, without companions.
Dirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.
Dirty and neglected
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Extremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.
Firm and dependable in support or loyalty.
Firm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.
Outstanding or exceptionally good; also relating to stars.
Exceptionally good
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Astonishingly great in size or degree.
To block progress or leave someone unable to proceed.
To redirect an impulse into a socially acceptable or constructive activity.
Inclined to accept another person's authority or wishes without resistance.
Juicy and tender, especially of food.
More than is needed or serving no useful purpose.
An amount greater than is needed or enjoyable.
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