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"The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading quickly into the night sky."
"Many trends in fashion are ephemeral, appearing one season and disappearing the next."
Lasting for a very short time.
"The city street was filled with a cacophony of honking cars, shouting vendors, and blaring sirens."
"As the band practiced, the cacophony of instruments created a chaotic yet lively atmosphere."
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
"The benevolent donor contributed a large sum to the local shelter."
"Her benevolent smile made everyone feel welcome at the event."
Well-meaning and kindly.
"The capricious weather made planning the outdoor event a challenge."
"Her capricious nature often left her friends guessing what she would do next."
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
"The pernicious weed spread quickly, choking out the native plants."
"Gossip can have pernicious effects on relationships, often leading to misunderstandings."
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
"In today’s world, smartphones have become ubiquitous, seen in the hands of almost everyone."
"The brand's logo was ubiquitous, appearing on billboards, buses, and even clothing."
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
"The beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise was ineffable, leaving everyone speechless."
"She felt an ineffable joy when she held her newborn baby for the first time."
Too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.
"The publisher decided to abridge the lengthy novel for the young readers."
"To fit the speech within the time limit, the speaker had to abridge some of her points."
To shorten a text without losing the essential meaning.
"It was fortuitous that they met at the café, as they had been trying to connect for weeks."
"The discovery of the ancient ruins was a fortuitous event for the archaeologists."
Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
"He is the quintessential student, always prepared and eager to learn."
"The quaint village is the quintessential representation of rural life."
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
"The manager surrounded himself with sycophants who always agreed with his decisions, regardless of their merit."
"Her constant praise for the boss made her seem like a sycophant rather than a genuine assistant."
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage; a flatterer.
"With the rise of digital media, CDs have become obsolete in many households."
"The once-popular technology of floppy disks is now considered obsolete."
No longer produced or used; out of date.
"His munificent donation to the arts program ensured its future success."
"The munificent gift from the alumni helped renovate the school's library."
More generous than is usual or necessary.
"Her fastidious nature meant that every detail of the project had to be perfect."
"The fastidious chef would not allow any mistakes in the kitchen."
Very attentive to detail; hard to please.
"The sagacious leader made decisions that benefited the entire community."
"Her sagacious insights during the meeting helped steer the project in the right direction."
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
"The villain in the story had a nefarious plan to take over the world."
Wicked or criminal.
"Her benevolent smile made everyone feel welcome at the event."
Well-meaning and kindly.
"Her impetuous nature often led her to make rash choices."
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
"The cursory review of the project failed to catch several key errors."
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
"His candid remarks about the project's weaknesses were appreciated by the team."
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
"Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer at the shelter every weekend."
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
"She was cognizant of the potential risks involved in the plan."
Having knowledge or being aware of.
"His sanguine attitude helped boost the team's morale during tough times."
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
"The film's plot was so mundane that it failed to engage the audience."
Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
"The tenacious athlete trained relentlessly for the upcoming competition."
Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent.