-id

Usage

• rancid

  Something rancid is way past fresh; in fact, it is decomposing quickly and has a bad taste or smell.

• florid

  Something florid has too much decoration or is too elaborate.

• limpid

  Limpid speech or prose is clear, simple, and easily understood; things, such as pools of water or eyes, are limpid if they are clear or transparent.

• fervid

  A fervid person has strong feelings about something, such as a humanitarian cause; therefore, they are very sincere and enthusiastic about it.

• insipid

  Something insipid is dull, boring, and has no interesting features; for example, insipid food has no taste or little flavor.

• fetid

  Fetid water or air has a bad odor, usually caused by decay.

• livid

  If you are livid, you are extremely angry.

• pellucid

  Something that is pellucid is either extremely clear because it is transparent to the eye or it is very easy for the mind to understand.

• elucidate

  If you elucidate something, you make it easier to understand by giving more relevant information.

• liquidate

  To liquidate a business or company is to close it down and sell the things that belong to it in order to pay off its debts.

• turgid

  Turgid writing or speech is excessively complicated, being filled with too many needlessly difficult words; consequently, such verbiage is boring and difficult to understand.

• pallid

  If someone is pallid, they look very pale in an unattractive and unhealthy way.

• viscid

  Something viscid is thick, sticky, and does not flow easily.

• tepid

  A tepid reaction to something is mild, unemotional, and lacking in enthusiasm; tepid water is likewise lukewarm—not too hot and not too cold.

• flaccid

  Something is flaccid when it is unpleasantly soft and weak, hangs limply, or lacks vigor and energy.

• lucid

  If someone is lucid, they are able to understand things and think clearly; this adjective is especially used when someone was not always able to do this because of illness or confusion.

• acrid

  An acrid smell or taste is strong, unpleasant, and stings your nose or throat.

• vapid

  Something vapid is dull, boring, and/or tiresome.

• languid

  A languid person is slow, relaxed, and shows little energy or interest in doing anything.

• turbid

  Something that is turbid, such as water, is muddy or cloudy because it has lots of small pieces of matter or dirt in it.

• placid

  A placid scene or person is calm, quiet, and undisturbed—and generally tends to remain so.

• putrid

  A putrid substance is decaying or rotting; therefore, it is also foul and stinking.

• torrid

  The adjective torrid can refer to weather that is very hot and dry; it can also refer to earth that has been baked or scorched by such weather.

• validate

  When you validate something, you confirm that it is sound, true, legal, or worthwhile.

• avid

  If you are avid about something, you are enthusiastic and eager to engage in it.

• vivid

  A vivid picture is brightly colored, intense, and/or lifelike.

• consolidate

  When two businesses consolidate, they combine to form a stronger, more solid company.

• fluid

  A fluid is a liquid, such as water.

• rigid

  A teacher who has rigid rules is very strict and is probably not going to change their ways or bend their rules.

• timid

  If you are timid, you are fearful, shy, nervous, and lack confidence in yourself.