James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.
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enigma -
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Owen had to figure out how to make his new business work, but so far how to accomplish that objective proved to be an enigma.
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tomboy -
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.
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ghetto -
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community.
The Smith family lived in the inner-city ghetto, and tried to make the best of a hard life.
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sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
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ilk -
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”
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outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
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antics -
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.
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façade -
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.
Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.
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kink -
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.
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Idiosyncrasy -
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.
He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.
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farfetched -
Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe
Steve Jobs proved all the doubters wrong when he made what they thought were farfetched predictions of success.
