The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
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New
noun
novice -
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.
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Attack
verb
harass -
Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
Erin didn't know who to turn to when her boss harassed her with uncomfortable physical contact.
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Dangerous
noun
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Abyss -
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
He stood at the cliff's edge, staring into the black abyss, and he felt a mixture of awe, fear, and amazement.
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Crazy
adjective
wacky -
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.
George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.
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Attack
verb
undermine -
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.
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Move
nounverb verb
tumble -
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.
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Surprise
adjective
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Appalled -
Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.
We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!
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Mistake
nounverb noun
stumble -
An act of stumbling
Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.
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Friendly
adjective
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Courteous -
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
The president's wife gave a courteous smile when introduced to the guests at the dinner.
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Move
verb
grapple -
Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle
MMA fights are popular events where fighters grapple with each other in a closed cage.
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Weak
adjective
flimsy -
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.
