optimum -
The best way to acheive the desired result
On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.
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Attack
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hooligan -
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.
verb
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Inward
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reminisce -
To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
She would often reminisces about the summer vacations at the beach that she spent with her grandparents.
verb
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Fast
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bolt -
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..
adjective
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Strong
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operational -
Something that is in working order and ready for use.
SpaceX is looking forward to the day that a community on Mars becomes fully operational.
adjective
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Strong
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persistent -
Continuing firmly or stubbornly despite challenges or opposition.
The child was persistent in asking for a puppy until his parents gave in.
verb
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Aggressive
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frisk -
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.
verb
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Hurt
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pummel -
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.
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purge -
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
During the great Purge of 1937-1938, Stalin killed about a million people he felt might threaten his leadership.
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sketch -
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
Even though the suspect was wearing a hoodie, the police sketch of him managed to portray his facial features very accurately.
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Light
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opaque -
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
The glass was opaque, and all we could see was the form of a person on the other side, and it was scary.
noun
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louse -
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
He’s a real louse, never available when you need him, and always offering a stupid excuse.
