Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
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Strange
noun
ilk -
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”
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Good
adjective
scrupulous -
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty.
Plato said that a society is best ruled by a philosopher king who would be scrupulous about doing what is right.
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Desire
noun
whim -
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.
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Disgusting
noun
slut -
A woman who has many casual sexual partners
For many people, Kim Kardashian is viewed simply as a slut who is known for her sexual exploits rather than possessing any talent.
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Big
noun
scads -
A large number or quantity
In the oceans, scads of fish grouped together can seem as large as a whale.
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Pain
adjective
grueling -
Extremely tiring and demanding
Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.
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Attack
adjective
brutal -
Savagely violent
Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.
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2337 of2358 Bad /
Unfriendly
adjective
dismissive -
Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering
Fred didn't mind not getting the job as much as the dismissive way the employer told him.
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Entice
verb
cajole -
Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.
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Smart
verb
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Cognizant -
Mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
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Squeeze
noun
Picture
Bunch -
A large amount or number of something.
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden, and they looked beautiful in a vase when her husband came home.
