treacherous -
Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.
The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.
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romp -
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically
The polar bears romped with each other so roughly that they almost fell through the ice.
verb
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Smart
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delve -
To research or make painstaking inquiries into something
In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.
noun
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Wet
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blizzard -
a severe snow storm with strong winds
Joe was driving on a highway in Idaho when the blizzard hit, and he was stuck without food for 2 days.
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Mistake
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slip -
A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.
After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,
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clod -
A lump of earth or clay
Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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unsettling -
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.
She found it quite unsettling that often someone would ring the doorbell and then when she opened the door, there was nobody there.
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Slowly
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lag -
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.
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jackpot -
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.
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Fast
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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
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Beautiful
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fashionable -
Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish.
In the 60's it was fashionable to paint vans, wear bell-bottom jeans and have long hair.
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Pain
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humbling -
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.
