There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
PROVISIONAL
probationary, provisional, provisionary, tentative
(adjective) under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; “probationary employees”; “a provisional government”; “just a tentative schedule”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
provisional (not comparable)
Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
Synonyms
• provisionary
Noun
provisional (plural provisionals)
(philately) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
Synonym: provisory
(dentistry) An interim denture.
Noun
Provisional (plural Provisionals) (abbreviated as Provo)
a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*vi"sion*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. provisionnel.]
Definition: Of the nature of a provision; serving as a provision for the time being; -- used of partial or temporary arrangements; as, a provisional government; a provisional treaty.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRAINED
(adjective) shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form; “a trained mind”; “trained pigeons”; “well-trained servants”
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