clumsy -
Awkward in movement or in handling things
Andy was so clumsy that he dropped everything he picked up.
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devastation -
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.
Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.
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garble -
To distort a message so that it is unclear or confusing
When the astronauts landed on Mars, static garbled their voices so none of the billions of people on earth watching on TV could understand what they were saying.
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circuitous -
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Her answer was so circuitous that I forgot what the original question was.
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verbose -
Containing excessive or unnecessary language
The essay was too verbose and needed to be edited and shortened for clarity.
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muss -
To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy
Jeremiah would playfully muss his daughter's hair when he wanted to get her attention.
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
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dicey -
Risky or dangerous; uncertain.
It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.
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havoc -
Widespread destruction
The city's inhabitants walked through the destructive havoc caused by the falling bombs.
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clamor -
To shout loudly and insistently.
For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.
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pandemonium -
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.
