Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
adjective
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gaunt -
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Greta gently caressed her grandmother's gaunt frame which barely covered the small bed.
noun
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Dishonest
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fraud -
Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.
Monty was sentenced to 10 years in jail for tax fraud when the tax man discovered that he had undeclared assets.
noun
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Friendly
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gab -
Talk; chatter
In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
verb
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Attack
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aggravate -
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.
noun
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Smart
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finesse -
Intricate and refined delicacy
Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.
adjective
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Move
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widespread -
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.
noun
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Boring
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prattle -
Foolish or inconsequential talk
Instead of being left in peace, Charlie was subject to the endless prattle of his seat mate.
verb
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Calm
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glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
noun
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Strong
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prowess -
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.
noun
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Dishonest
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freeloader -
A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.
The party was full of freeloaders, people who just showed up for the free food and drinks.
adjective
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Bad /
Dangerous
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monstrous -
Abnormally bad or shocking
The monstrous tidal wave destroyed the little island village.
