anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
verb
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Attack
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besmirch -
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something
The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.
adjective
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Nervous
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frenetic -
Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
Every James Bond movie features a frenetic car chase that has the audience on the edge of their seats.
verb
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Aggressive
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slash -
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.
verb
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Unfriendly
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dicker -
Engage in petty argument or bargaining
Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.
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tidbit -
A small piece of tasty food
The sushi looked delicious, but the tidbits were too small to satisfy anyone's hunger.
noun
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Weak
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hardship -
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.
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spurn -
Reject with disdain or contempt
The boss spurned his employee when the employee asked to see the confidential memo.
adjective
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Nervous
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flustered -
Agitated or confused
Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.
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Dirty
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risqué -
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
In the 1960's jokes on TV that were considered risque would seem totally innocent and accepted by today's standards.
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patsy -
A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something
To many conspiracy theorists, Lee Harvey Oswald was simply a patsy who did not work alone when JFK was assassinated.