confrontational -
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time
The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.
verb
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betray -
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.
verb
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Unfriendly
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nix -
Put an end to; cancel
Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
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wits -
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
In order not to be detected, the spy had to live very moment by his wits, making sure a random mistake might reveal his true identity.
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slander -
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
The politician slandered his opponent using misleading information and false news.
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time brief.
Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.
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haggle -
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
After 20 minutes Mary finally agreed not to haggle any more and bought the car at a slight discount.
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adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
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flutter -
To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements
Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.
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haggard -
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Once a cute child actor, Macaulay Culkin has looked surprisingly haggard in recent years.
