slash -
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
The first thing the new president of the company did was to slash the budget in half, eliminating all the waste he could find.
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rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
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Up+Down
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slump -
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back
Hugo worked so hard that he slumped over on his desk instead of going home for the day.
adjective
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Disgusting
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obscene -
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
The stream of obscene words that flowed from Allen's mouth shocked everyone.
noun
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Dangerous
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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.
noun
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Stupid
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ninny -
A foolish person
It didn't matter that Roland was wearing a nice suit; his ridiculous red wig and fake glasses seemed to indicate to others that he was just a fooling ninny.who didn't have to be taken seriously.
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Body
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tummy -
The parts inside your body where food is digested; the stomach.
After skipping lunch, in the evening he realized that he would have to eat something when he felt his tummy rumbling.
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pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
adjective
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terse -
A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words
Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.
adjective
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intimidating -
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
His first day on the job as an accountant in the corporation with 50,000 employees, was intimidating - but he tried his best to be strong and brave.
adjective
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Steal
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bandit -
A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.
The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.
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dearth -
A scarcity or lack of something
After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.
