Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.
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tinderbox -
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.
During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.
verb
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writhe -
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
The soccer player writhed in pain on the ground after spraining his ankle.
noun
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Disgusting
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belch -
The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.
In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.
verb
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Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
verb
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bruise -
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.
verb
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wrangle -
To have a long and complicated dispute
Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
noun
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Hostile
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feud -
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets kept up a feud that ended tragically for both sides.
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War
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conspiracy -
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.
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ghastly -
Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre
Scary clowns are a ghastly sight for most people.
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
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wallop -
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
At his birthday party, Robby walloped the piñata so hard that all of the candy fell out of it.
