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- Abridge
- To shorten a book, movie, or text without losing the main point.
- Ambiguous
- Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
- Benevolent
- Well-meaning, kindly, and charitable.
- Candid
- Truthful, straightforward, and frank.
- Capricious
- Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
- Complacent
- Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or achievements.
- Concise
- Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.
- Diligent
- Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
- Empathy
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- Ephemeral
- Lasting for a very short time.
- Frugal
- Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
- Gullible
- Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
- Impartial
- Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and unbiased.
- Inevitable
- Certain to happen; unavoidable.
- Lucid
- Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
- Meticulous
- Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Nostalgia
- A sentimental longing or affection for the past.
- Obsolete
- No longer produced or used; out of date.
- Pragmatic
- Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.
- Redundant
- Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
- Resilient
- Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
- Scrutinize
- To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
- Subtle
- So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
- Tactful
- Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
- Tenacious
- Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent.
- Ubiquitous
- Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
- Versatile
- Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
- Vindicate
- To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
- Wary
- Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
- Zealous
- Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.