Words List

Demonstrating sincere remorse or deep regret; expressing genuine sorrow for wrongdoing.

Involving significant expenditure, typically due to the use of choice materials or intricate craftsmanship; expensive.

Watchful and alert, especially to detect potential danger; showing a keen awareness and wariness.

Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.

Talkative or inclined to talk a lot; chattering or garrulous.

Lacking the ability to feel or perceive; without sensation; unconscious, typically as a result of a forceful impact.

Clear or easily understood; a luculent explanation is one that is straightforward and easy to grasp.

Intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge or interest; obscure and not widely known.

Characterized by or showing kindness and tolerance, often allowing leniency or permissiveness, as seen in the behavior of an indulgent parent.

Open and honest, without hiding thoughts or feelings; sincere and straightforward, free from reserve or deception.

Demonstrating sharp perception and insight; being able to understand situations quickly and accurately.

Not intoxicated or drunk.

Characterized by opposition or contrast; relating to or involving the direct opposite.

Moderately warm; neither hot nor cold.

Likely to happen very soon; about to occur.

Showing great attention to detail and strict adherence to formalities or proper conduct.

Having a high-pitched and piercing sound quality, like a shrill cry.

Lacking emotion; showing no feelings, indifference, or a lack of responsiveness.

Inclined to wage war; having a warlike or hostile nature.

Having very little importance; trivial; insignificant.

Characterized by extravagantly chivalrous or romantic ideals; visionary, impractical, or impracticable in a whimsical or idealistic way.

Describing language or a speaker that conveys strong disapproval or criticism; characterized by harsh and scornful expressions.

causing harm or destruction; harmful and damaging.

Excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.

Free from the living germs of disease, fermentation, or putrefaction.