cog -
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.
She felt that by answering emals all day, she was just a cog in the organization - but the good-bad news is that the work is being replaced by AI.
noun
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Dangerous
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tempest -
A violent windy storm
The powerful tempest tossed the ship back and forth amongst the waves.
verb
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War
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betray -
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.
verb
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Dislike
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repudiate -
To refuse to accept that something is valid.
As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.
verb
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Weak
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slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
noun
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Nervous
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frenzy -
Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation
Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.
adjective
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Old
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clunky -
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.
adjective
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Crazy
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kooky -
Strange and different, in a funny way
Salvador Dali's kooky appearance was only exceeded by his even more bizarre paintings.
noun
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Small
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blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
adjective
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Weak
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fleeting -
Lasting for a very short time
Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.
adjective
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Weak
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brittle -
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.
adjective
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Confused
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anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
