pushover -
Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated
Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.
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Mistake
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erroneous -
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.
verb
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downsize -
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
Bill saved money by moving into a smaller apartment, and tried to downsize his lifestyle and live more simply.
noun
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Strange
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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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Dislike
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scorn -
Feel or express contempt or derision for
With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.
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mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.
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twinge -
A small, sudden, sharp localized pain
Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.
verb
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Aggressive
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squash -
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.
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Old
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clunker -
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
The old clunker of a car hadn't worked in years and was too worthless to even move off the street.
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Crazy
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loony -
Crazy or silly
The patients in the mental hospital could be described as loony, but the doctors tried to treat them as normal human beings with normal problems in order to try to help them get better.
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Angry
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grudge -
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Emma and Sal held a longstanding grudge against each other and could barely stand to be in the same room, but neither one of them remembered what had caused the grudge.
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Unhappy
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cranky -
Easily irritated or annoyed
New parents tend to lose sleep because they have to calm their cranky babies.
