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straitlaced |
Adjective
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exaggeratedly proper |
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strait-laced |
Adjective
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exaggeratedly proper |
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straightlaced |
Adjective
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exaggeratedly proper |
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straight-laced |
Adjective
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exaggeratedly proper |
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subsidiary |
Adjective
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functioning in a supporting capacity |
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subsidiary |
Noun
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a company that is completely controlled by another company |
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subsidiary |
Noun
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an assistant subject to the authority or control of another |
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simple-minded |
Adjective
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lacking subtlety and insight |
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simple-minded |
Verb
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someone with mental impairments |
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second-string |
Adjective
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being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team |
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standby |
Adjective
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ready for emergency use |
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standby |
Noun
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something that can be relied on when needed |
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standby |
Noun
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an actor able to replace a regular performer when required |
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second-sighted |
Adjective
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foreseeing the future |
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sibyllic |
Adjective
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resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
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snobbish |
Adjective
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befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior |
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snobby |
Adjective
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befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior |
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secluded |
Adjective
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providing privacy or seclusion |
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secluded |
Adjective
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hidden from general view or use |
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spur-of-the-moment |
Adjective
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in response to an unforeseen need |
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superficial |
Adjective
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concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious |
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superficial |
Adjective
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of little substance or significance |
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superficial |
Adjective
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of, affecting, or being on or near the surface |
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sublimate |
Adjective
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made pure |
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sublimate |
Noun
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the product of vaporization of a solid |
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sublimate |
Verb
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vaporize and then condense right back again |
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sublimate |
Verb
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change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting |
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sublimate |
Verb
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remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation |
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sublimate |
Verb
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make more subtle or refined |
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sublimate |
Verb
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direct energy or urges into useful activities |
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self-styled |
Adjective
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as claimed by and for yourself often without justification |
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soi-disant |
Adjective
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as claimed by and for yourself often without justification |
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soundless |
Adjective
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marked by absence of sound |
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stilly |
Adjective
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(poetic) still or calm |
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shielded |
Adjective
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(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury |
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stormproof |
Adjective
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protected against or able to withstand storms |
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shortsighted |
Adjective
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lacking foresight or scope |
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shortsighted |
Adjective
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not given careful consideration |
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shortsighted |
Adjective
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unable to see distant objects clearly |
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stertorous |
Adjective
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of breathing having a heavy snoring sound |
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swishy |
Adjective
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resembling a sustained `sh' or soft whistle |
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safety-related |
Adjective
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providing or ensuring safety |
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squalling |
Adjective
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characterized by short periods of noisy commotion |
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self-important |
Adjective
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having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride |
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swelled |
Adjective
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feeling self-importance |
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stochastic |
Adjective
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being or having a random variable |
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snooty |
Adjective
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overly conceited or arrogant, used colloquially |
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stuck-up |
Adjective
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(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant |
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sane |
Adjective
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marked by sound judgment |
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sane |
Adjective
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mentally healthy |