sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
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Sound
verb
murmur -
Say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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Small
adjective
measly -
Contemptibly small or few
Considering how expensive the meal was, Nick was angry about the measly amount of food he was given.
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Inward
adjective
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Ascetic -
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.
She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.
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Small
adjective
puny -
Small and weak
The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.
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Attack
noun
marauder -
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.
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Dangerous
nounverb verb
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Crack -
To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.
She cracked the mug when she accidentally dropped it.
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2120 of2136 Other /
Inward
nounverb verb
finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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Unfriendly
noun
mockery -
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.
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Aggressive
verb
impinge -
Have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
The senseless murder of his parents impinged upon Bruce Wayne so much that he was forced to become Batman.
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2123 of2136 Other /
Inward
noun
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Ego -
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.
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Bad
noun
travesty -
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
In our court system, a travesty of justice typically occurs when the little guy goes against powerful interests and loses.
