mischief -
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals.
Their son had a sparkle of mischief in his eyes when he ran to hide behind the curtains.
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tenacity -
Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way
The tennis player was hard to beat because he had tremendous tenacity to win and fought vigorously for every point.
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Angry
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tirade -
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
After his team lost the championship game, the coach launched into a tirade against his players, listing all the things they had done wrong in the game.
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Smart
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hunch -
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
The detective had a hunch the suspect was guilty, but he needed proof before he could charge him with the crime.
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Afraid
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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Disorganized
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rabble -
A disorderly crowd; a mob
Armed with torches and pitchforks, the angry rabble marched towards the mayor's house.
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whisper -
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
It was so quiet at the abandoned mall that you could hear a whisper from a great distance away.
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War
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rebel -
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
In the late 1700s, rebels like George Washington fought against the tyrannical British in order to establish America.
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Unhappy
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crybaby -
Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.
Tim was being a crybaby when he lost the game and wouldn't stop complaining.
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mishmash -
A confused mixture
The meal containing gummy bears and onion rings was an unappetizing mishmash that nobody would eat.
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twinge -
A small, sudden, sharp localized pain
Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.
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dearth -
A scarcity or lack of something
After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.
