Fred was still considered a prime suspect, because his story about what he did the night of the crime sounded contrived to the detective who interviewed him.
noun
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gash -
A long deep slash, cut, or wound
Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.
adjective
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Successful
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upscale -
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.
They opened an upscale restaurant in the heart of the city.
noun
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Small
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pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
noun
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Stupid
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nincompoop -
A stupid or foolish person
Bill's doctors told him that since he was a diabetic, he was a nincompoop for eating cake.
noun
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Up+Down
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uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
noun
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dimple -
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
Maddie was a cute girl, especially because of the dimple on her cheek.
adjective
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Dirty
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bedraggled -
Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected.
When I went to work I locked Fido out of the house by mistake, and he was soaked by the thunderstorm. When I got home, I felt guilty when I saw how bedraggled he looked.
noun
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Flexible
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camouflage -
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.
The army uniforms look like the environment they are in as a camouflage to make them less visible to the enemy.
adjective
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Bad
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horrific -
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.
adjective
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Bad
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horrendous -
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
Walton traveled through the horrendous aftermath of the hurricane that destroyed his town.
verb
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Smart
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probe -
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.
