flabbergasted -
To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly
Lucille was flabbergasted when she arrived at her classroom Tuesday morning for another day of teaching, and her 4th grade students had made a surprise birthday party for her.
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eclipse -
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
His achievements in the field of philosophy eclipsed those who came before and after him.
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skew -
To cause something to be not straight or exact; to twist or distort.
The fact that so many of guys on the track team were sick negatively skewed their performance results.
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dainty -
Delicately small and pretty
Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.
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twang -
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.
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slope -
A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.
The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.
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hurl -
To throw something with great force
It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.
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lackadaisical -
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort
Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical efforts regarding finding work.
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dip -
To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.
She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.
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slurp -
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
