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ruffian
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noun
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A bully, someone who is violent toward others |
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shatter
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verb
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To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces |
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shock
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nounverb verb
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To cause someone to feel surprised and upset. |
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slip
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nounverb verb
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To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally. |
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splinter
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nounverb verb
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To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion. |
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tailspin
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noun
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A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure. |
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taint
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verb
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To contaminate or pollute something. |
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tempest
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noun
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A violent windy storm |
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thorny
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adjective
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Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble. |
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tinderbox
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noun
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A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict. |
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treacherous
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adjective
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Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions. |
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tremor
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noun
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A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body. |
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unleash
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verb
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To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction. |
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volatile
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adjective
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An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly |
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