catastrophe -
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.
verb
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Aggressive
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stifle -
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.
adjective
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Bad
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tacky -
In bad taste
Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.
verb
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Attack
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mangle -
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.
verb
See noun
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Wet
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ooze -
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
At the site of the volcano, molten lava slowly began to ooze out.
verb
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Shape
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protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
verb
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Slowly
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churn -
To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid slowly in a container
Before the appearance of technology, butter was produced by churning milk by hand.
verb
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Dangerous
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
adjective
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Flexible
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spry -
(especially of an old person) active; lively
Wilma was unusually spry for an elderly woman, dancing with people less than half her age.
adjective
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New
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imminent -
About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time.
Dark clouds in the sky signaled that a storm was imminent.
noun
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War
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atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.
verb
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Love
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pamper -
To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness
Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.
