flabbergasted -
To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly
Lucille was flabbergasted when she arrived at her classroom Tuesday morning for another day of teaching, and her 4th grade students had made a surprise birthday party for her.
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Delay
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stranded -
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money
After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.
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Confused
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
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Busy
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industrious -
To work very hard
The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.
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Bad
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tacky -
In bad taste
Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.
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Dishonest
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bogus -
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith had suspected all along that the letter offering Oklahoma land for $100 an acre had been totally bogus.
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Beautiful
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slender -
Attractively thin
If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.
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Good
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fabulous -
Amazingly good; wonderful
The rising sun created a fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower.
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Smart
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eloquent -
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.
The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.
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Intimate -
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.
They shared an intimate friendship, knowing each other's deepest secrets
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Weak
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mediocre -
Having poor to average quality.
Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.
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Legitimate -
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.
