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abyss
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noun
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A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm. |
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addictive
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adjective
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The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it. |
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beast
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noun
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Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with. |
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blast
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verb
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To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force |
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boobytrap
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noun
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A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it. |
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breach
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nounverb noun
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An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
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breakneck
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adjective
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Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure. |
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brinkmanship
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noun
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The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics |
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burst
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verb
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To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure. |
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casualty
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noun
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A person killed or injured in a war or accident. |
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caustic
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adjective
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Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances. |
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collide
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verb
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What happens when a moving object hits something violently |
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conflagration
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noun
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a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event. |
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crack
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nounverb noun
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A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart. |
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crack
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nounverb verb
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To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound. |
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crash
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nounverb verb
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To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise. |
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deadline
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noun
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A specific time or date by which something must be completed. |
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decay
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nounverb verb
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To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged. |
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deluge
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noun
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A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water. |
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detonate
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verb
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To cause something to explode suddenly and violently. |
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