Mockingbird Step 14

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Created / Updated	22.07.2024 / 10.12.2024
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Not shiny; lacking brightness. Also: lacking interest or excitement.

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dull

/dʌl/

The lecture was dull and put everyone to sleep.

Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.

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garish

/ˈɡɛrɪʃ/

The room was decorated in garish colors.

Appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk.

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breezy

/ˈbriːzi/

She walked with a breezy confidence.

To shock or greatly surprise someone.

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to astound

/tə əˈstaʊnd/

The magician's trick astounded the audience.

Sharply defined; easy to perceive or understand.

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clear-cut

/ˌklɪərˈkʌt/

The difference between the two plans was clear-cut.

To escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

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to elude

/ɪˈluːd/

The suspect managed to elude the police for several days.

Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something.

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stubborn

/ˈstʌbərn/

He was stubborn and refused to admit he was wrong.

Uncompromisingly forthright.

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blunt

/blʌnt/

His blunt criticism made her rethink her actions.

No longer alive.

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deceased

/dɪˈsiːst/

The deceased person's family was notified immediately.

To provide lodging or sufficient space for.

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to accommodate

/tə əˈkɒmədeɪt/

The hotel can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well-protected from the weather or cold.

snug

/snʌɡ/

The cat curled up in a snug blanket.

To remain in one place in the air.

to hover

/tə ˈhʌvər/

The helicopter hovered above the landing pad.

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