verb

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tidy - To clean up or arrange things neatly.

I need to tidy my desk before starting work.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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haughty - Arrogantly superior and disdainful

The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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flaky - Crazy or eccentric

Watching a Christopher Walken movie is always interesting, because he always portrays people with flaky, strange, and unusual personalities.

adjective

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unspoken - Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.

There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.

noun

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stride - Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.

The Supreme Court's decision was a signfication stride in the movement towards desegretation.

noun

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impasse - A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.

The peace talks reached an impasse when neither side was willing to compromise.

adjective

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aligned - To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause.

The two countries fighting together agains a common enemy made sure their military strategy was aligned with each other.

verb

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enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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cover-up - The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.

The media discovered a major cover-up involving illegal funds.

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Other / Body

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chomp - To munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

noun

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niche - A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation

Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.

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eloquent - To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.

The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.