brawl -
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
After several hours of drinking, a brawl resulted when one of the men took offence to a rude comment about his hat.
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residue -
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.
After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.
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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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Aggressive
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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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outcast -
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
Brent felt like an outcast when his friends refused to speak to him anymore, as a result of his being outspoken about his political opinions that were so different from theirs.
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revelation -
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.
Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.
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Small
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excerpt -
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
After reading excerpts from the new novel, he went out and bought the book.
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Smart
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techie -
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.
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Strong
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dignity -
A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.
She carried herself with dignity even during the toughest moments of her life.
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Unfriendly
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apathy -
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
Voter apathy can seriously impact the outcome of an election.
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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recess -
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.
The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.
