viscid
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Thick, sticky, and slow to move; glutinous.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "The tree's sap was _____ and clung to everything it touched."
Answer: viscid
In your own words, what does "viscid" mean?
Thick, sticky, and slow to move; glutinous.
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