After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
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intangible -
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.
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doomsday -
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.
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pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
verb
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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chink -
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light
From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.
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homesick -
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
After a month abroad, he became homesick and called his parents every day.
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fluke -
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
Since he was the worst player on his baseball team, Taylor knew the home run he had just hit was a fluke.
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wail -
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.
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retaliate -
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
In the heat of argument, he retaliated with words, and later regretted his own outburst, and the effect it had on her.
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limp -
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.
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forlorn -
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy
Karen was so upset at seeing the forlorn puppy at the pound, so she adopted him right away.
