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ambiguous
However, do not be fooled by this vague statement; it is ambiguous and misleading.
open to two or more interpretations
bolster
The knights bolstered the doors before the enemy attacked.
support and strengthen
inconceivable
Things that were inconceivable a few years ago are now being discussed.
totally unlikely
fervent
He's a fervent believer in free speech. He practically cries about it.
characterized by intense emotion
exploit
The greedy corporation exploited the native tribe's naivety.
use or manipulate to one's advantage
anomaly
Only one child getting bad grades in that class was an anomaly.
deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
precede
The red carpet festivities preceded the award ceremony.
be earlier in time
imminent
The famous popular singer's arrival is imminent.
close in time; about to occur
assimilate
I had to assimilate after moving to Slovenia. I am practically Slovenian now.
become like one's environment
pensive
She looked pensive when she had heard the worrying news.
deeply or seriously thoughtful
feign
The criminal feigned remorse then he walked away sniggering.
make believe with the intent to deceive
trivial
Everybody worried about the test but since I had studied all year, it was trivial to me.
of little substance or significance
superficial
You're too superficial to appreciate great literature like this. You have to look deeper.
appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
inscrutable
No matter how many times the students read the question, they could not answer. It was inscrutable.
difficult or impossible to understand
precipitate
Don't precipitate - think it through before you make a decision.
bring about abruptly
astute
It was an astute move to sell just before stocks went down
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
deplore
My friends and I deplore homework at the weekends.
express strong disapproval of
compensate
Just pay for the needed material; the company will compensate you.
make payment to
devoid
Each sentence she spoke was devoid of emotion. Just a blank look on her face.
completely wanting or lacking
redundant
The picture has too much redundant detail.
more than is needed, desired, or required
nonchalant
The boy walked nonchalantly towards the girl he liked. She didn't realise a thing.
marked by casual unconcern or indifference
digress
Once again, I digress. Let's get back to the topic.
turn aside from the main subject of attention
facilitate
Modern devices facilitate domestic work.
make (an action or process) easy or easier
melancholy
His constant loneliness lead to extreme melancholy.
characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
relinquish
When the soldiers were captured, they relinquished their weapons.
turn away; give up