blast -
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
The factory explosion caused a powerful blast that could be heard for miles.
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Move
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whirl -
A rapid movement around and around
He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.
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Confused
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overloaded -
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
She felt overloaded with assignments and barely had time to rest.
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Dangerous
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malignant -
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
The doctors were concerned the tumor might be malignant and might spread quickly, so they removed it.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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Friendly
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banter -
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.
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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.
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Boring
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mundane -
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
Bill had been excited about being an archaeologist, but he found the daily tasks of digging in dirt to be mundane and boring.
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disgrace -
To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
The worst part of the scandal for the politician was that he felt disgraced and embarrassed whenever he was in public
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buffer -
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
When Fred skidded off the road on his motorcycle, his helmet was a thankful buffer that prevented a head injury.
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Crazy
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nuts -
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
Bill's friends thought he was nuts for swimming in the middle of the winter.
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Stop
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stuck -
Unable to move.
Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.
