SET 05

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providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc; A person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, system, etc.
Ancillary
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Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system; (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.
Arbitrary
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Sharp-tasting, sour
Acidulous
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(Typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
Acrimonious
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Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Astute
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Severe or strict in manner or attitude; (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries.
Austere
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Feeling or expressing blissful happiness.
Beatific
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(Of a person's legs) curved outwards so that the knees are wide apart; (of a person) having legs curved outward.
Bandy
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Rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
Boorish
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Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
Commensurate
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Showing disregard; scornful.
contemptuous
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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
cogent
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Difficult to please; critical.
Carping
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Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
Contrite
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Capable of being perceived clearly
Discernible
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Involving or based on practical contact and observation.
Experiential
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Serving as a desirable model; very good; (of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent.
Exemplary
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forthrigh
(Of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; Proceeding directly forwards.
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Relevant to a subject under consideration.
Germane
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A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere; a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.
luminary
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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Meticulous
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Relating to fighting or war.
Martial
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Characterized by or displaying great generosity.
Munificent
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Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Pragmatic
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Relating to or situated on the edge of something; Of secondary or minor importance; marginal.
Peripheral
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Childishly silly and immature.
Puerile
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Completely baffling; very puzzling
Perplexing
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(Of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
Orecocious
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(Of an object) sturdy in construction.
Robust
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(Of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Taciturn
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