unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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218 of1944 Good /
Busy
adjective
industrious -
To work very hard
The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.
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219 of1944 Other /
Move
nounverb verb
skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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220 of1944 Other /
Move
adjective
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Aloft -
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.
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221 of1944 Good /
Smart
nounverb noun
probe -
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.
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222 of1944 Bad /
Stupid
adjective
bumbling -
Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent
Homer was a bumbling fool who would also put his family members in danger.
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223 of1944 Bad /
Aggressive
adjective
pugnacious -
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
Jerry's general pugnacious attitude made it difficult for him to get close to people.
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224 of1944 Other /
Move
verb
slam -
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
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225 of1944 Good /
Strong
adjective
vigorous -
Very forceful or energetic.
Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.
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226 of1944 Bad /
Afraid
nounverb noun
dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
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227 of1944 Bad /
Disgusting
adjective
yucky -
Messy or disgusting
To the average child, vegetables are considered extremely yucky.
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228 of1944 Good /
Pleasure
adjective
sumptuous -
Splendid and expensive-looking
The large turkey was only part of the sumptuous Thanksgiving meal.
