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in • ex • press • i • ble adj., that which cannot be expressed or described. Natasha’s feelings of love for her infant son were so strong and new, they were inexpressible.

clod • dish adj., stupid, clumsy, slow-witted. Because she was quiet and she dressed plainly some people assumed she was cloddish.

way • ward adj., unpredictable, opposite to what is desired or expected. Mario had always been wayward, so no one was particularly surprised when he left to join the circus.

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wea • ri • some adj., causing weariness, tiresome. Although it can be fun, apple picking is also a wearisome pastime.