ruffian -
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.
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Weak
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undoing -
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye
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Disorganized
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maze -
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.
Her thoughts were trapped in a maze of worries and what-ifs.
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glob -
A lump of a semiliquid substance
The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.
verb
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New
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sprout -
(of a plant) put forth shoots
Starting from a seed, the plant sprouted out of the ground.
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sniffles -
An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying
His cold was clearing up, but Hank still had the sniffles that made his nose run.
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whine -
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.
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lanky -
A person who is ungracefully thin and tall
Although Sid was very tall, his lanky body and lack of athletic skills kept him from becoming a really good basketball player.
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Hurt
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conk -
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
The victim showed the police where the robber conked him on the side of the head before he took his wallet.
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Strange
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mutt -
A dog with parents of different breeds
Being a mix of a Pomeranian and a Husky, the dog was usually referred to as a mutt, perhaps making its owners love it all the more.
verb
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Successful
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excel -
To surpass others in achievement or ability within a particular field.
She excels in mathematics and often helps her classmates.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
