adjective

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visceral - Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically

Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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collapse - When something breaks and falls down.

The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

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disingenuous - Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.

It was disingenuous of him to act surprised when he clearly knew what was going on

verb

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Bad / Delay

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linger - To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

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amok - to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner

After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.

noun

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Other / Move

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influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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encounter - To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.

I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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beast - Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.

noun

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Good / Big

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multitude - A large number of people or things

France gave the Statue of Libery to New York to welcome the multidue of immigrants that entered New York.

adjective

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Good / Big

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profuse - Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.

She gave a profuse apology for being late, repeating it several times to show her regret.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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flippant - Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.

verb

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fluctuate - To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.

Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.