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virtual - Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality.

During the pandemic, Zoom created a virtual sense of togetherness.

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silly - Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.

It's silly to worry about things that are out of your control—focus on what you can change instead.

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overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

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Good / Pleasure

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cushy - (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure

With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.

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dysfunctional - Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.

He grew up in a dysfunctional family where arguments happened daily.

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Bad / Powerless

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shorthanded - Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.

When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.

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Bad / Disorganized

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verbose - Containing excessive or unnecessary language

The essay was too verbose and needed to be edited and shortened for clarity.

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intimate - Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.

They shared an intimate friendship, knowing each other's deepest secrets

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Bad / Crazy

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deranged - Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness

Charles Manson led a group of followers who became mentally deranged as a result of taking too many psychedelic drugs

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cagey - Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion

I asked to read Kyle's novel, but he was acting cagey and said he couldn't show it to me.

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wacky - Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.

George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.

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swarthy - Dark-skinned

With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.