drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
verb
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amplify -
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
verb
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jolt -
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.
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Mistake
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snafu -
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.
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Shape
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cockeyed -
Crooked or askew; not level
Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.
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Disgusting
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crass -
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Nobody liked being around Daniel because of his crass behavior and disregard for people's feelings.
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Calm
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
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Dishonest
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scoundrel -
Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.
Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .
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Pain
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grueling -
Extremely tiring and demanding
Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.
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Unfriendly
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snide -
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.
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chap -
A man or boy
On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.
