The Elephant Man was famous for being so hideous that he had to cover his face everywhere he went.
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Disorganized
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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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Unfriendly
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sarcastic -
Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.
When he said, "Oh, great, another meeting," his tone was sarcastic, clearly showing that he wasn’t excited at all.
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Strong
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singlehanded -
Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others.
She managed to finish the entire project singlehanded, impressing her colleagues with her dedication.
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Unfriendly
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
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Uncomfortable
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queasy -
Nauseated; feeling sick
Kevin felt queasy after eating sushi he bought at the gas station.
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Confused
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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Body
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tangy -
Having a strong, piquant flavor or smell
Putting a lemon slice in water will give it a surprisingly tangy taste.
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Aggressive
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defiant -
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.
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Stupid
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clueless -
Lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something.
I was clueless during the math test—I hadn’t studied at all.
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Dishonest
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duplicitous -
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
The spy led a duplicitous life, pretending to serve one country while working for another.
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Slow
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piecemeal -
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.
The general knew that the battle could not be won all at once, so he had a plan to win it piecemeal, one part at a time.
