Through sheer cunning, Michael Corleone was able to become the most powerful mafia leader in the country.
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Hostile
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antagonize -
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
When he met someone new, he was honest about his political point of view though he knew there was a risk it would antagonize the other person.
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Successful
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impressive -
Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability.
The athlete's round-the-clock training resulted in an impressive performance that broke several records.
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Calm
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sanctuary -
A location where one can find protection, safety, or peace, often from danger or persecution.
The hotel on the mountain was considered a sanctuary, where people could find peace in a busy world.
verb
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Wet
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submerge -
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.
noun
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Unfriendly
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brat -
A child, typically a badly behaved one
Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.
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Smart
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heed -
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.
adjective
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Calm
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
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Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
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Energy
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workout -
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
After a day's work, Bill would stop at the gym for a 60 minute workout.
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Busy
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errand -
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.
My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.
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illegitimate -
Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.
The people felt the government was illegitimate because the leaders had taken over by force, and the people refused to participate in the election.
