vagabond -
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
With just a few dollars in his pocket and a rucksack on his back, the vagabond never remained in one place for long.
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Dishonest
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mischief -
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals.
Their son had a sparkle of mischief in his eyes when he ran to hide behind the curtains.
verb
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Stop
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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Friendly
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niceties -
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.
verb
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Weak
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disintegrate -
To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay.
When the atom bomb fell on Hiroshima, many of the houses just disintegrated.
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Happy
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glee -
Great delight
Christmas morning is a time of glee for young children as they open their presents.
adjective
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Surprise
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aghast -
Struck with shock, amazement, or horror
When the Stevens family returned home from their two week vacation, they were aghast to find that loads of stray cats were living in their house.
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Exciting
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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Strong
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ingrained -
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove.
She practiced the piano so many hours each day, that her ability had become practically ingrained and second nature.
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Body
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chubby -
Plump and rounded
Layla's baby boy was chubby for his age, but he would probably lose the weight as he got older.
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Exciting
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effusive -
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.
He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.
verb
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War
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pillage -
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.
