heresy -
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
Galileo was once accused of heresy for claiming the Earth orbits the sun.
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detonate -
To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.
One small spark is enough to detonate a barrel of fireworks.
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volatile -
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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turmoil -
A state of agitation or turbulence.
The turmoil caused by the rush of water going in all directions over the rapids was dangerous for swimmers.
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devastation -
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.
Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.
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scorching -
Very hot.
When their car broke down in the desert, they didn't know if they would be able to survive in the scorching heat.
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lurk -
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
Artie lurked under his sister's bed so he could jump out and scare her when she least expected it.
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splinter -
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
The mirror fell and splintered into hundreds of tiny shards.
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crack -
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.
She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.
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perilous -
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
The hikers took a perilous journey through the snow-covered mountains.
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abyss -
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
He stood at the cliff's edge, staring into the black abyss, and he felt a mixture of awe, fear, and amazement.
