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gross
Big or fat and coarse-looking; corpulent; obese
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  1. Big or fat and coarse-looking; corpulent; obese
  2. So obvious or conspicuous as to cause or heighten offense:
  3. (Archaic) Evident; obvious
utmost
Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
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  1. Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
  2. Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme:
  3. The most extreme; ultimate; greatest
final
Forming or occurring at the end; last:
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  1. Forming or occurring at the end; last:
  2. Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate:
  3. Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable:
ultimate
Fundamental; elemental:
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  1. Fundamental; elemental:
  2. Representing or exhibiting the greatest possible development or sophistication:
  3. Utmost; extreme:
farthest
Far
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  1. Far
  2. (Rare) Most extended; longest
  3. Superlative form of far: most far Most distant in time, space or degree.
radical
Arising from or going to a root or source; basic:
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  1. Arising from or going to a root or source; basic:
  2. (Medicine) Relating to or being surgery that is extreme or drastic in an effort to eradicate all existing or potential disease:
  3. Favoring fundamental or extreme change; specif., favoring basic change in the social or economic structure
intemperate
Severe or violent; inclement
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  1. Severe or violent; inclement
  2. Drinking too much alcoholic liquor
  3. Not temperate or moderate, especially in rhetoric or tone; unrestrained:
immoderate
Exceeding normal or appropriate bounds; inordinate:
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  1. Exceeding normal or appropriate bounds; inordinate:
  2. Excessive or lacking, not consistent
  3. Not moderate; without restraint; unreasonable, excessive, etc.
imprudent
Unwise or indiscreet; not prudent.
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  1. Unwise or indiscreet; not prudent.
  2. Not prudent; without thought of the consequences; lacking in judgment or caution; rash; indiscreet
excessive
Characterized by excess; being too much or too great; immoderate; inordinate
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  1. Characterized by excess; being too much or too great; immoderate; inordinate
  2. Exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit.
inordinate
Exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate.
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  1. Exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate.
  2. Disordered; not regulated
  3. Lacking restraint or moderation; too great or too many; immoderate
immeasurable
Vast
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  1. Vast
  2. That cannot be measured; boundless
  3. Impossible to measure; limitless.
profuse
Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant:
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  1. Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant:
  2. In great quantity or abundance.
  3. Giving or pouring forth freely; generous, often to excess
extravagant
Extremely abundant; profuse:
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  1. Extremely abundant; profuse:
  2. Going beyond reasonable limits; excessive or unrestrained
  3. Costing or spending too much; wasteful
exorbitant
Going beyond what is reasonable or customary, especially in cost or price:
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  1. Going beyond what is reasonable or customary, especially in cost or price:
flagrant
(Obsolete) Flaming; blazing.
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  1. (Obsolete) Flaming; blazing.
  2. Conspicuously bad, offensive, or reprehensible:
  3. Glaringly bad; notorious; outrageous
outrageous
Having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
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  1. Having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
  2. Being well beyond the bounds of good taste:
  3. Extremely unusual or unconventional; extraordinary:
unreasonable
Not determined by reason; capricious; arbitrary; irrational.
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  1. Not determined by reason; capricious; arbitrary; irrational.
  2. Unsupported by a valid exception to requirements of a warrant; for example, unreasonable search and seizure.
  3. Having or showing little sense or judgment; not rational
irrational
Being a syllable in Greek and Latin prosody whose length does not fit the metric pattern.
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  1. Being a syllable in Greek and Latin prosody whose length does not fit the metric pattern.
  2. Lacking the power to reason
  3. Marked by a lack of accord with reason or sound judgment:
improper
Not consistent with established truth, fact, or rule; incorrect:
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  1. Not consistent with established truth, fact, or rule; incorrect:
  2. Not suitable for or consistent with the purpose or circumstances; poorly adapted; unfit
  3. Not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect
unconventional
Not adhering to convention; out of the ordinary.
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  1. Not adhering to convention; out of the ordinary.
  2. Out of the ordinary
  3. Not conventional; not conforming to customary, formal, or accepted practices, standards, rules, etc.
fabulous
Hard to believe; incredible; astounding
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  1. Hard to believe; incredible; astounding
  2. Barely credible; astonishing:
  3. Extremely pleasing or successful:
preposterous
(Obs.) With the first last and the last first; inverted
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  1. (Obs.) With the first last and the last first; inverted
  2. So contrary to nature, reason, or common sense as to be laughable; absurd; ridiculous
abysmal
Very bad:
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  1. Very bad:
  2. Of or like an abyss; bottomless; unfathomable
  3. Wretched to the point of despair; immeasurably bad
greatest
Superlative form of great: most great
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  1. Superlative form of great: most great
thorough
Absolute; utter:
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  1. Absolute; utter:
  2. That is completely (the thing specified); out-and-out; absolute
  3. Very exact, accurate, or painstaking, esp. with regard to details
far
Going back a considerable extent in time:
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  1. Going back a considerable extent in time:
  2. More distant than another:
  3. Far-seeing and comprehensive in thought or outlook:
out-of-proportion
(Idiomatic) Not in a proper or pleasing relation to other things, especially in terms of size.
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  1. (Idiomatic) Not in a proper or pleasing relation to other things, especially in terms of size.
absolute
(Law) Complete and unconditional; final:
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  1. (Law) Complete and unconditional; final:
  2. Perfect; complete; whole
  3. Of, relating to, or being a transitive verb when its object is implied but not stated. For example, inspires in We have a teacher who inspires is an absolute verb.
ultra
Going beyond the usual limit; excessive; extreme, esp. in opinions
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  1. Going beyond the usual limit; excessive; extreme, esp. in opinions
  2. Immoderately adhering to a belief, fashion, or course of action; extreme.
fanatical
Unreasonably enthusiastic; overly zealous
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  1. Unreasonably enthusiastic; overly zealous
  2. Possessed with or motivated by excessive, irrational zeal.
  3. Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause
rabid
Fanatic or unreasonably zealous in beliefs, opinions, or pursuits
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  1. Fanatic or unreasonably zealous in beliefs, opinions, or pursuits
  2. Extremely zealous or enthusiastic; fanatical:
  3. Of or affected by rabies.
overzealous
Excessively enthusiastic:
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  1. Excessively enthusiastic:
  2. Too zealous; too enthusiastic, determined; too fervent.
desperate
Suffering or driven by great need or distress:
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  1. Suffering or driven by great need or distress:
  2. Nearly hopeless; critical:
  3. Offering so little chance, as for improvement, as to cause despair; extremely dangerous or serious
severe
Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
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  1. Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
  2. Unsparing, harsh, or strict, as in treatment of others:
  3. Extremely difficult to perform or endure; trying:
intense
Possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to an extreme degree:
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  1. Possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to an extreme degree:
  2. Having or showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness, etc.
  3. Involving or showing strain or extreme effort:
strict
Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
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  1. Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
  2. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or condition:
  3. Perfect; absolute; entire
drastic
Extreme; severe.
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  1. Extreme; severe.
  2. Extreme in effect; severe or radical:
  3. Acting with force; having a strong or violent effect; severe; harsh; extreme
sheer
Absolute; downright; unqualified; utter
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  1. Absolute; downright; unqualified; utter
  2. Considered or operating apart from anything else:
  3. Completely such, without qualification or exception:
total
Of, relating to, or constituting the whole amount; entire:
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  1. Of, relating to, or constituting the whole amount; entire:
  2. Complete; entire; undivided.
  3. Complete; utter; absolute:
advanced
Being at a higher level than others:
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  1. Being at a higher level than others:
  2. Ahead or beyond others in progress, complexity, etc.
  3. Far along in course or time:
violent
Extreme; intense; very strong
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  1. Extreme; intense; very strong
  2. Causing or intending to cause damage, injury, or death, often when involving great force:
  3. Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:
sharp
Abrupt or acute:
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  1. Abrupt or acute:
  2. Suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen
  3. Having clear form and detail:
acute
Extremely sharp or severe; intense:
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  1. Extremely sharp or severe; intense:
  2. Very serious; critical; crucial
  3. Afflicted by a disease exhibiting a rapid onset followed by a short, severe course:
fantastic
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
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  1. Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
  2. Strange or fanciful in form, conception, or appearance:
  3. Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
nonsensical
Lacking intelligible meaning:
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  1. Lacking intelligible meaning:
  2. Unintelligible, foolish, silly, absurd, etc.
  3. Without sense; unmeaning; absurd; foolish; irrational; preposterous.
unqualified
Lacking the proper or required qualifications:
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  1. Lacking the proper or required qualifications:
  2. Not limited or modified; absolute
  3. Lacking the necessary or desirable qualifications; not fit
absurd
Impossible to take seriously; silly:
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  1. Impossible to take seriously; silly:
  2. Extremely unreasonable, incongruous, or inappropriate:
  3. Of, relating to, or manifesting the view that there is no order or meaning in human life or in the universe.
monstrous
Extremely immoral or cruel:
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  1. Extremely immoral or cruel:
  2. Having the character or appearance of a monster
  3. Very unnatural or abnormal in shape, type, or character
unmitigated
Unqualified; out-and-out; absolute
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  1. Unqualified; out-and-out; absolute
  2. Not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; unrelieved:
  3. Without qualification or exception; absolute:
hyperbolic
Designating or of any of a set of six functions (hyperbolic sine, hyperbolic cosine, etc.) related to the hyperbola in a manner similar to that by which the trigonometric functions are related to the circle
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  1. Designating or of any of a set of six functions (hyperbolic sine, hyperbolic cosine, etc.) related to the hyperbola in a manner similar to that by which the trigonometric functions are related to the circle
  2. Indicates that the specified function is a hyperbolic function rather than a trigonometric function.
  3. Of or relating to a geometric system in which two or more lines can be drawn through any point in a plane and not intersect a given line in the plane.
exaggerated
That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
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  1. That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
big
Having or exercising considerable authority, control, or influence:
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  1. Having or exercising considerable authority, control, or influence:
  2. Conspicuous in position, wealth, or importance; prominent:
  3. Far advanced in pregnancy (with)
almighty
(Informal) Great; extreme:
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  1. (Informal) Great; extreme:
  2. Having unlimited power; all-powerful
  3. Having absolute power; all-powerful:
super
(Informal) Outstanding; exceptionally fine
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  1. (Informal) Outstanding; exceptionally fine
  2. Excellent; first-rate:
  3. Very large, great, or extreme:
stiff
Having a strong, swift, steady force or movement:
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  1. Having a strong, swift, steady force or movement:
  2. (Nautical) Not heeling over much in spite of great wind or the press of the sail.
  3. (Naut.) Not tending to lean or tilt to one side even in strong winds or when carrying much sail
steep
(Informal) Unreasonably high or great; exorbitant; excessive
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  1. (Informal) Unreasonably high or great; exorbitant; excessive
  2. Ambitious; difficult:
  3. Extreme; exaggerated
gonzo
Crazy, excited, or unrestrained:
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  1. Crazy, excited, or unrestrained:
  2. Using an exaggerated, highly subjective style, as in journalism:
  3. (Journalism) Using an unconventional, exaggerated and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
out-of-bounds
Violating acceptable rules or standards, as of behavior.
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  1. Violating acceptable rules or standards, as of behavior.
  2. Being or occurring beyond the designated boundaries, as of the playing area in a sport.
way-out
(Informal) Unconventional, experimental, nonconformist, esoteric, etc.
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  1. (Informal) Unconventional, experimental, nonconformist, esoteric, etc.
  2. (US, slang) out of the mainstream of society
  3. Very unconventional, unusual, or strange.
far-out
Extremely unconventional:
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  1. Extremely unconventional:
  2. (Informal) Very advanced, experimental, or nonconformist; esp., avant-garde
height
Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
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  1. Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
  2. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:
apogee
The point farthest from the earth in the orbit of the moon or of a man-made satellite
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  1. The point farthest from the earth in the orbit of the moon or of a man-made satellite
  2. The point in an orbit that is most distant from the body being orbited.
  3. The farthest or highest point; the apex:
utmost
The greatest possible amount, degree, or extent; the maximum:
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  1. The greatest possible amount, degree, or extent; the maximum:
  2. The most or the greatest that is possible; extreme limit or degree
  3. Maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.
maximum
The greatest value of a mathematical function, if it has such a value.
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  1. The greatest value of a mathematical function, if it has such a value.
  2. (Mathematics) The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.
  3. The highest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; upper limit of variation
farthest
Far
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  1. Far
  2. (Rare) Most extended; longest
  3. Superlative form of far: most far Most distant in time, space or degree.
furthermost
Most distant or remote.
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  1. Most distant or remote.
  2. Most far; farthest.
furthest
Most distant; farthest
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  1. Most distant; farthest
  2. Superlative form of far: most far A synonym of farthest.
  3. Most distant in degree, time, or space:
outermost
Farthest outside; as far from the center or inside as possible.
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  1. Farthest outside; as far from the center or inside as possible.
  2. Superlative form of outer: most outer
  3. Located farthest without
outmost
Farthest outside; as far from the center or inside as possible.
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  1. Farthest outside; as far from the center or inside as possible.
  2. Superlative form of out: most out
  3. Farthest out; outermost.
ultimate
Representing or exhibiting the greatest possible development or sophistication:
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  1. Representing or exhibiting the greatest possible development or sophistication:
  2. Fundamental; elemental:
  3. Utmost; extreme:
utmost
Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
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  1. Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
  2. Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme:
  3. The most extreme; ultimate; greatest
uttermost
Outermost.
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  1. Outermost.
  2. Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
  3. Utmost
supreme
Greatest in power, authority, or rank; paramount or dominant.
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  1. Greatest in power, authority, or rank; paramount or dominant.
  2. Final; ultimate
  3. Ultimate; final:
transcendent
(Theol.) Existing apart from the material universe
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  1. (Theol.) Existing apart from the material universe
  2. In Kant's theory of knowledge, being beyond the limits of experience and hence unknowable.
  3. Surpassing others; preeminent or supreme.
ultimate
Of the greatest possible size or significance; maximum:
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  1. Of the greatest possible size or significance; maximum:
  2. Fundamental; elemental:
  3. Utmost; extreme:
utmost
Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
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  1. Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
  2. Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme:
  3. The most extreme; ultimate; greatest
uttermost
Outermost.
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  1. Outermost.
  2. Utmost
  3. Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
excessive
Characterized by excess; being too much or too great; immoderate; inordinate
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  1. Characterized by excess; being too much or too great; immoderate; inordinate
  2. Exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit.
exorbitant
Going beyond what is reasonable or customary, especially in cost or price:
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  1. Going beyond what is reasonable or customary, especially in cost or price:
extravagant
Extremely abundant; profuse:
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  1. Extremely abundant; profuse:
  2. Costing or spending too much; wasteful
  3. Exceeding reasonable bounds:
immoderate
Exceeding normal or appropriate bounds; inordinate:
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  1. Exceeding normal or appropriate bounds; inordinate:
  2. Not moderate; without restraint; unreasonable, excessive, etc.
  3. Excessive or lacking, not consistent
inordinate
Exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate.
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  1. Exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate.
  2. Disordered; not regulated
  3. Lacking restraint or moderation; too great or too many; immoderate
overmuch
Too much; excessive.
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  1. Too much; excessive.
undue
Not yet due or payable, as a debt
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  1. Not yet due or payable, as a debt
  2. Exceeding what is appropriate or normal; excessive:
  3. Excessive; immoderate
fanatical
Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause
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  1. Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause
  2. Possessed with or motivated by excessive, irrational zeal.
  3. Unreasonably enthusiastic; overly zealous
rabid
Extremely zealous or enthusiastic; fanatical:
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  1. Extremely zealous or enthusiastic; fanatical:
  2. Fanatic or unreasonably zealous in beliefs, opinions, or pursuits
  3. Violent; raging
radical
(Medicine) Relating to or being surgery that is extreme or drastic in an effort to eradicate all existing or potential disease:
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  1. (Medicine) Relating to or being surgery that is extreme or drastic in an effort to eradicate all existing or potential disease:
  2. (Botany) Of, relating to, or arising from a root:
  3. Relating to or advocating fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices, conditions, or institutions:
revolutionary
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary agitators.
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  1. Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary agitators.
  2. Bringing about or supporting a political or social revolution:
  3. Marked by or resulting in radical change:
ultra
Going beyond the usual limit; excessive; extreme, esp. in opinions
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  1. Going beyond the usual limit; excessive; extreme, esp. in opinions
  2. Immoderately adhering to a belief, fashion, or course of action; extreme.
far-out
Extremely unconventional:
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  1. Extremely unconventional:
  2. (Informal) Very advanced, experimental, or nonconformist; esp., avant-garde
end
The point in time when an action, event, or phenomenon ceases or is completed; the conclusion:
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  1. The point in time when an action, event, or phenomenon ceases or is completed; the conclusion:
  2. The outside or extreme edge or physical limit; a boundary:
  3. The ultimate extent; the very limit:
length
The measure of how long a thing is; measurement of anything from end to end; the greatest of the two or three dimensions of anything
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  1. The measure of how long a thing is; measurement of anything from end to end; the greatest of the two or three dimensions of anything
  2. (Horse racing) The length of a horse, used to indicate the distance between horses at the end of a race.
  3. Extent or distance from beginning to end:
limit
The greatest or least amount, number, or extent allowed or possible:
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  1. The greatest or least amount, number, or extent allowed or possible:
  2. A number or point for which, from a given set of numbers or points, one can choose an arbitrarily close number or point. For example, for the set of all real numbers greater than zero and less than one, the numbers one and zero are limit points, since one can pick a number from the set arbitrarily close to one or zero (even though one and zero are not themselves in the set). Limits form the basis for calculus , where a number L is defined to be the limit approached by a function f(x) as x approaches a if, for every positive number Ɛ, there exists a number ẟ such that | f(x)−L | < Ɛ if 0 < | x−a | < ẟ.
  3. The point, line, or edge where something ends or must end; boundary or border beyond which something ceases to be or to be possible
limit
The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed:
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  1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed:
  2. The greatest or least amount, number, or extent allowed or possible:
  3. Legal limit
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  • The situation called for extreme measures.

  • Charles bared his teeth in a look of extreme displeasure.

  • Even though she carried it to extreme, he admired her integrity.

  • On the faces of all who came from the field of battle, and of those who stood around him, Kutuzov noticed an expression of extreme tension.

  • They occur also on the extreme north-western coast, in the Nurra.

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