1. Staid, adjective: characterized by dignity and propriety
Frank came from a staid environment, so he was shocked that his college roommate sold narcotics.
2. Decimation, noun: destroying or killing a large part of the population
The decimation after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is incomprehensible.
3. Wanton, adjective: without check or limitation; showing no moral restraints to one's anger, desire, or appetites
Due to wanton behaviour and crude language, the drunk man was thrown out the bar asked to never return.
4. Facetious, adjective: cleverly amusing in tone
Facetious behaviour will not be tolerated during sex education class; it's time for all of you to treat these matters like mature adults.
5. Provisional, adjective: under terms not final or fully worked out of agreed upon
Until the corporate office hands down a definitive decision on use of the extra offices, we will share their use in provisional arrangement.
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