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September 14, 2018
90%    10%    #43 votes

What does enigmatic mean?

enigmatic, enigmatical, puzzling(adj)
not clear to the understanding

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September 13, 2018
82%    18%    #59 votes

What does amicable mean?

amicable(adj)
characterized by friendship and good will

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September 12, 2018
98%    2%    #84 votes

What does adulation mean?

adulation(noun)
servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

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September 11, 2018
86%    14%    #51 votes

What does imperturbable mean?

imperturbable, unflappable(adj)
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

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September 10, 2018
86%    14%    #48 votes

What does satiety mean?

repletion, satiety, satiation(noun)
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more

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September 9, 2018
79%    21%    #31 votes

What does volatile mean?

volatile(adj)
a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor

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September 8, 2018
78%    22%    #38 votes

What does nonchalant mean?

casual, insouciant, nonchalant(adj)
marked by blithe unconcern

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    A She must finish her homework before going out.
    B He must to study for the exam.
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