Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
adjective
1298 of 1546
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Weak
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untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
verb
1299 of 1546
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Weak
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deplete -
To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left, such as resources or money
By the end of the marathon run, Bill felt that his energy was totally depleted, and he could barely walk.
adjective
1300 of 1546
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Small
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skimpy -
(of clothes) short and revealing
Ami's father said firmly that he wouldn't letter her go to the beach in the skimpy bathing suit she had just bought.
noun
1301 of 1546
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Small
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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
noun
See verb
1302 of 1546
Bad /
Steal
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leech -
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.
noun
1303 of 1546
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Dishonest
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rascal -
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.
adjective
1304 of 1546
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Pain
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excruciating -
Intensely painful
Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.
noun
1305 of 1546
Bad /
Mistake
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snafu -
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.
verb
1306 of 1546
Bad /
Attack
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terrify -
To cause somone to feel extreme fear
All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.
noun
1307 of 1546
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Bad
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adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
adjective
1308 of 1546
Bad /
Disorganized
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tardy -
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
The train was tardy, arriving 20 minutes behind schedule.
