unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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Happy
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giggle -
A light, silly laugh
Stefon tried to suppress a laugh, but everyone could hear his giggle.
adjective
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Beautiful
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lovely -
Beautiful, attractive, or charming in appearance or manner.
We had a lovely evening by the beach, watching the sunset.
noun
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Strong
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linchpin -
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.
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Unhappy
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gripe -
A complaint about something
The difficult client had a gripe about everything the company did, and he called them often to express it.
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Beautiful
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grandeur -
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style
The Buckingham Palace changing of the guards is an echo of the grandeur that British royalty used to enjoy.
verb
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Angry
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lambaste -
To criticize someone or something harshly
Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.
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Disorganized
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
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Confused
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perplexing -
Confusing and difficult to understand
Scientists find it perplexing how life's incredible complexity came out Earth's hot water all by itself.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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brusque -
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.
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bizarre -
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.
Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.
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innovation -
The use of new ideas, products or methods
The refrigerator was an innovation that spread rapidly in America, rising from 8% of homes having them in 1930 to 85% in 1944.
