Words List

Not suitable or proper for a particular situation; not fitting or acceptable.

Extremely beautiful or attractive; having splendid or magnificent appearance, coloring, etc.

Being nothing more or better than; used to emphasize the lack of significance or importance, as in "a mere pittance" or "he is still a mere child."

Concealed; not easily seen or noticed; kept out of sight.

Serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing.

Genuine and not false or copied; truly real, especially in the case of antiques.

Fine in texture, quality, or construction.

Apt or likely to vary or change; changeable.

Going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess.

Full of significance, purpose, or value; having meaning or importance.

Having different kinds, forms, or characters; not alike.

Showing keen or ardent desire, feeling, or impatience; eagerly longing for something.

Pertaining to or concerning a parent.

Pertaining to the science and application of biology.

Pertaining to, associated with, or based on theory; not practical in nature (as opposed to being applied).

Happening or coming later in time; following in order or succession.

Capable of being seen; able to be perceived by the eye.

Identical in all essential aspects or respects.

Relating to basic elements, fundamental principles, or essential concepts.

Wholly committed to something, such as an ideal, political cause, or personal goal.