deceitful -
Intentionally misleading or dishonest.
She realized too late that his charm was just a deceitful cover.
verb
See noun
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Sound
audio
whine -
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.
verb
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Move
audio
yank -
To quickly pull something
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
noun
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Dangerous
audio
peril -
Serious and immediate danger
Roger was aware of the peril of shark-infested waters, but he truly realized it when it was too late.
noun
See verb
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Other
audio
stunt -
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.
noun
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Delay
audio
limbo -
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition
Because Ian had so much trouble making decisions, he often felt stuck in limbo, unsure of which direction his decisions would be taking him.
verb
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Mistake
audio
fritter -
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.
adjective
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Small
audio
wee -
Very small
Jeff would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to go fishing with his son.
verb
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Weak
audio
teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
verb
See noun
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Attack
audio
blitz -
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.
adjective
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Move
Url
audio
urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
adjective
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Dishonest
audio
clandestine -
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.
