English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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moot -
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.
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vapid -
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.
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rife -
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
The country wanted to attract English-speaking tourists, but their English signs were rife with errors.
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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rustic -
Relating to the countryside; rural
Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.
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spoof -
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.
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incredulous -
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.
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martyr -
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.
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blatant -
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
As part of his blatantly uncontrollable personality, Skylar left a mess in the kitchen in front of his mother.
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bystander -
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.
