If you describe someone as horny, you mean that they are sexually aroused or that they easily become sexually aroused.

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Someone or something that is quick moves or does things with great speed. You'll have to be quick. The flight leaves in about three hours.

Someone or something that is enigmatic is mysterious and difficult to understand. She starred in one of Welles's most enigmatic films.

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...a dinner menu featuring at least 15 different sorts of fish. Aim to have at least half a pint of milk each day. About two-thirds of adults consult their doctor at least once a year. You should use ...

Both mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact deadly. Even seemingly innocuous words are offensive in certain contexts.

The industry standard is to have an amount equal to 5 percent of the operating budget in the general fund. E-books have also suffered from the lack of an industry standard.

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If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important. He had administrators under him but made the crucial decisions himself.

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Mr Cook said future aggressors would be able to act with impunity if the objectives of the U.N. weren't met. These gangs operate with apparent impunity.