Because he couldn't give up his smoking habit, Barry had to scuttle his plans to be a great runner.
noun
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Good /
Big
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gobs -
A lot of
For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
noun
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Bad /
Mistake
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glitch -
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
The space shuttle take-off was canceled with 2 seconds left in the countdown, due to a glitch discovered in the fuel supply.
adjective
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Calm
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placid -
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.
noun
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Bad /
Unhappy
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despair -
Having no hope that things will get better.
Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.
verb
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Other /
Light
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kindle -
To light or set on fire
Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.
verb
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Bad /
Old
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creak -
To show weakness or frailty under strain.
When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.
noun
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Bad /
Aggressive
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brouhaha -
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.
adjective
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Disorganized
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wanton -
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action
The building was covered in graffiti in a wanton act of vandalism.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
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impenetrable -
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.
The fortress had impenetrable walls that protected it from enemy attacks.
noun
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Good /
Exciting
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gala -
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.
