crush -
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.
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Move
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recede -
To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.
After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.
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Dishonest
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fink -
Inform on to the authorities
Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.
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Aggressive
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upend -
To disrupt or overturn the normal order or situation; to defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly
The underdog team upended the champions in a stunning upset
adjective
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Big
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spectacular -
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
The spectacular fireworks lit up the night sky in various colors.
adjective
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Disgusting
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macabre -
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
She had a fascination with macabre stories about unsolved murders.
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Small
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sparse -
Thinly dispersed or scattered
The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.
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New
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trailblazer -
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
Marie Curie was a trailblazer in the field of science and research.
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Friendly
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chat -
An informal conversation
To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.
adjective
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Crazy
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zany -
Amusingly unconventional and different
Einstein was unique among geniuses in that he also had a silly and zany side of his personality.
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Happy
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grin -
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open
Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.
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Unhappy
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petulant -
Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.
