caustic
adjectiveSharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.
Biting in tone
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Clear all filtersSharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.
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Having the ability and knowledge needed to perform a task adequately.
Capable of being shown clearly through evidence, reasoning, or an example.
Able to be drawn into wire or shaped; figuratively, easily led or influenced.
Able to be drawn or shaped
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Capable of producing the intended effect.
Capable of making mistakes.
Unable to be taken away or transferred.
Lacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.
Lacking skill or competence.
Certain to occur or impossible to avoid.
Incapable of error or failure.
Beyond recovery, correction, or improvement in the relevant context.
Beyond correction or recovery
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Capable of changing or prone to change.
So clear or strong that it is readily perceived; literally, able to be touched.
Readily perceived
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Treating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
Able to influence belief or action through convincing reasons or presentation.
Competent and skilled in a particular activity.
Capable of being corrected or improved.
Capable of being repaired or put right.
Capable of being touched or clearly demonstrated.
Physically perceptible
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Able to work successfully or remain in existence under the conditions.
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