swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Because they had the same birthday, every year they would swap presents.
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Delay
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reluctant -
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it
They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.
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Strange
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cryptic -
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.
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Stupid
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simplistic -
Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.
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Dangerous
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upheaval -
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.
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Unfriendly
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smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
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Old
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grizzled -
Having or streaked with gray hair
The colonel's grizzled beard were like a badge of honor because it reminded him of the many years he had served with distinction in the army.
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Weak
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shaky -
Weak and unstable
The building was not well constructed, and after the earthquake, it had to be torn down because it was so shaky and dangerous.
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Entice
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hawker -
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
The hawker shouted loudly enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.
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Energy
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dynamic -
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change
The new CEO was dynamic, and totally transformed the company and made it more efficient and profitable.
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Small
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spotty -
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.
Bill ran on the issue of improving the environment, because he knew that the current administration had a spotty record on this issue.
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Smart
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premonition -
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
In 1929 he had a premonition that something bad would happen to the stock market, so he sold all his stocks just in time.
