lae b@ rIn thihn [or] lae b@ rIn thin adjective 1. of, resembling, or forming a labyrinth. We followed our guide through the labyrinthine catacombs.
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gratuitous
gr@ tu ih t@s [or] grae tu ih t@s adjective 1. given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. The movie’s gratuitous violence earned it low ratings from critics. 2. given…
balmy
bal mi adjective 1. gentle, mild, and soothing. They prefer the balmy climate of the South Sea Islands. 2. fragrant, like a balm. The tropical air was balmy with the scent of…
unabashed
uhn @ baesht adjective not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. He was unabashed as he made his surprising announcement.
scathing
skeI thihng adjective harshly condemning; brutal. The governor’s action received scathing criticism from her opponents. After reading a scathing review of the hotel, I canceled my reservation.