taboo -
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.
verb
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trounce -
To defeat heavily in a contest
In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.
verb
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Steal
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blackmail -
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
When he realized that they were blackmailing him, threatening to reveal secrets of his past, he was scared and didn't know what to do.
adjective
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Big
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expansive -
Open, ready to communicate, experience, and relate more
They liked mountain climbing, because they loved the expansive views from the top of the mountains.
noun
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Confused
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controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
noun
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Energy
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vigor -
Physical strength and good health
A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.
noun
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Dishonest
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hoax -
A humorous or malicious deception
Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.
verb
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Up+Down
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swoop -
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
adjective
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Old
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secondhand -
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.
She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.
adjective
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Disorganized
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ragtag -
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.
noun
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Exciting
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thrill -
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.
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Dishonest
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contrived -
Artificial and difficult to believe.
Fred was still considered a prime suspect, because his story about what he did the night of the crime sounded contrived to the detective who interviewed him.
