trivialize -
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
It's important not to trivialize learning and understanding, because little that is meaningful can be accomplished without them.
adjective
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Bad
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horrific -
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.
verb
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Unhappy
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pout -
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.
verb
See noun
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Dirty
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blot -
To stain with a discoloring substance.
Captain Hook tried to find the treasure from an old map, but mold blotted out some of the most important clues as to where the treasure was buried.
adjective
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Disgusting
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grimy -
Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.
The old building had grimy windows that hadn't been cleaned in years.
adjective
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Weak
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brittle -
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.
noun
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Bad
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devastation -
Great destruction or damage
The tornado ripped through Oklahoma, causing widespread devastation that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
noun
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Attack
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mugger -
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
Darlene thought she was safe walking on a public street in broad daylight until a mugger ran off with her purse.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
verb
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Aggressive
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expunge -
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court to expunge his criminal record.
adjective
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Crazy
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batty -
Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way
The computer system wouldn't let Greg log on or change his password, and it was driving him batty.
verb
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Aggressive
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tussle -
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.
