unassuming -
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.
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squirt -
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.
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twinkle -
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.
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ruin -
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.
The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.
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yearn -
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.
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doom -
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate
Bryce struggled with his depression, unable to escape the constant feeling that doom and failure was just a moment away.
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gory -
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed
Horror movies are known for their gory scenes where people are murdered by the scary villain.
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cataclysm -
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
Scientists have predicted that a massive cataclysm, like a tsunami with 400-foot waves, could happen in the future.
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untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
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gritty -
A surface covered with dirt
Sam borrowed Al's tools to fix his car, and found them dirty and gritty, but also very useful.
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bend -
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.
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steeped -
Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.
He grew up in a household steeped in music and creativity.
