adjective impressive or marvelous, especially to the eye.The spectacular set for the opera must have been very costly to build. See the full entry
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integral
adjective being an essential part of the whole.Hydrogen is integral to the water molecule.Although a minor character, she is integral to the play.These columns are integral to the design. See the full…
fabulous
adjective almost beyond belief; astounding.Harry Houdini was famous for his fabulous escapes.She wasn’t planning to take the job, but the company made her a fabulous offer. See the full entry
equivocate
intransitive verb to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive.When he equivocated in answering her question, she suspected he was hiding something. See the full entry
crave
transitive verb to desire intensely or need urgently.There is no place to get sushi in our town, so we often crave it.She hadn’t been home for a long time, and she craved…