cryptic.... puzzling
Although his remarks appeared cryptic at first, we began to see how really pertinent they were.
importune...ask urgently
Although Eddie was not optimistic about his chances, he continued to importune his boss for a winter vacation.
incredulous...skepticalAfter I looked at the Yankee lineup, I was incredulous about their chances of winning.
propitious...favorable
At a propitious moment the flamboyant movie star made her grand entrance.
surreptitious... accomplished by secret
The scientists were alarmed by evidence of surreptitious German experiments.
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I'm beginning to think I need to increase my vocabulary!
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