taboo -
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.
noun
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Bad /
Uncomfortable
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
adjective
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Bad /
Disorganized
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
verb
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Dishonest
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hoodwink -
Deceive or trick (someone)
The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.
noun
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Good /
Happy
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ecstasy -
Extremely happy
Arnold loved the quiet beauty of the woods and the lake, and it filled him with a feeling of ecstasy.
adjective
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Good /
Successful
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impressive -
Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability.
The athlete's round-the-clock training resulted in an impressive performance that broke several records.
adjective
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Bad /
Disorganized
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groggy -
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
Gina was so groggy from the flu that she couldn't get out of bed.
adjective
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Bad /
Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
adjective
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Brave
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vigilant -
Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety
The community stayed vigilant after recent reports of theft in the area
noun
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Other /
Other
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saga -
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.
noun
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Delay
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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devour -
Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.
