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Vocabulary Entry
flinty
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having a strong, hard, and unyielding quality, often used to describe someone's character or demeanor.
Example Sentences
"Her flinty gaze made it clear she was not to be underestimated."
"He had a flinty resolve to achieve his goals, no matter the obstacles."
"The flinty landscape was stark and unforgiving, challenging all who entered."
N
noun
A type of hard, sedimentary rock that is often used to create tools or weapons in prehistoric contexts.
Example Sentences
"The archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from flinty rock."
"Flint is a flinty material often found in riverbeds."
"The quarry was known for its high-quality flinty deposits."