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peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

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nuisance - A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.

It’s such a nuisance when the internet cuts out during a video call.

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smirk - To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.

Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.

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sourpuss - A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person

Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.

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Bad / Dangerous

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deluge - A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water.

The heavy rain turned into a deluge, submerging cars and streets

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hillbilly - A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.

The hillbilly family made a store in Alabama, and its theme is that the families in rural America may not be sophisticated, but they have a big heart and close family ties.

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Other / Shape

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clump - A compacted mass or lump of something

Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.

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vandalism - An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.

Spraying paint on historical monuments is considered a serious act of vandalism

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skyscraper - A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.

The Empire State Building - built in just 13 months from 1930 to 1931 - is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world.

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grief - Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves

When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.

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crackdown - A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.

The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.

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Bad / Boring

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cliché - A phrase or opinion that is overused and shows a lack of original thought.

Even though 'don't judge a book by its cover' is just a cliché, sometimes it's good to look more deeply to see what is true and not true.