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vocabulary-the usual and unusual

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not normal abnormal
customary;conforming to most standards conventional
an ususual habit or mannerism of one particular person idiosyncrasy
adhering to commonly accepted tradition; adhering to an established religious faith; sound; true; authoritative orthodox
and action that can be used as an example for subsequent similar cases precedent
widespread;commonly occurring;generally accepted or practiced prevalent
ordinary;lacking in imagination; commonplace prosaic
charmingly old fashioned quaint
something special or uncommon usually valued; the state or condition of being uncommon rarity
out of the ordinary; paticular; peculiar;eccentric singular
having two or more possible meanings orinterpretations; unclear;vague ambiguous
to cause uncertainty in; puzzle baffle
coiled or twisted; complicated; intricate convoluted
a situation forcing a choice between two alternatives that are often difficult or unpleasant dilemma
someone or something that is hard to figure out; a puzzle enigma
having a complicated structure or pattern; complex; hard to understand intricate
a network of winding, connected passages through which it is difficult to find one’s way without help; a maze labyrinth
a state of uncertainty or doubt quandary
capable of being solved or explained soluble
a method of achieving a goal; a strategy tactic
covering completely or broadly; inclusive; having or exhibiting wide mental grasp comprehensive
a scarcity or lack dearth
lacking an essential quality or element; insufficient; not up to normal standards deficient
an amount by which something falls short of the required or expected amount; a shortage deficit
testing all possibilities or considering all elements; thorough exhaustive
essential or necessary for completeness; in mathematics, formed of parts that together make a whole; not fractional integral
meager; insignificant; worthless; lowly; contemptible paltry
superabundance; excess plethora
to fill or make complete again; add a new stock or supply to replenish
being just short of full measure; lacking in amount or quantity; inadequate (v) to provide with an inadequate share; skimp; to deal with or treat inadequately OK scant (
Created by: johnson_brionne
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