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splinter - To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.

The mirror fell and splintered into hundreds of tiny shards.

noun

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controversy - A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.

The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.

noun

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pariah - An outcast, someone who is disliked and rejected.

Even though North Korea is regarded by most countries as a pariah government, people don't mess with them because they have an atom bomb.

verb

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crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

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fade - To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.

adjective

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traumatized - Being severely shocked, disturbed, and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain.

He survived the battle, but was traumatized by the violence he witnessed, and it took a long time for him to recover.

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debacle - A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco

Amongst human-led disasters, the sinking of the Titanic is considered a major debacle.

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tremor - A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.

Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.

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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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sweltering - Uncomfortably hot

In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.

noun

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relic - An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.

During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.

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abuse - To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.

The child was abused by his caregivers, causing long-lasting emotional trauma.