Q: What does 'Anomalous' mean?
A: Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected; atypical or irregular.
💡 Example sentence: 'The cold summer weather was anomalous for the region.'
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What does 'Anomalous' mean?
Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected; atypical or irregular.
💡 Example sentence: 'The cold summer weather was anomalous for the region.'
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A: Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected; atypical or irregular.
💡 Example sentence: 'The cold summer weather was anomalous for the region.'
A: Lasting for a very short time; transient, fleeting, or brief.
💡 Example sentence: 'The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral.'
A: Tending to talk a great deal; extremely talkative.
💡 Synonym: garrulous.
A: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
💡 Focuses on 'what works'.
A: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; very concerned about cleanliness.
💡 Example: 'She was fastidious about keeping her room tidy.'
A: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; erratic or unpredictable.
💡 Example: 'The capricious administration kept changing policies.'
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