Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.
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974 of2008 Bad /
Weak
noun
fatigue -
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.
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975 of2008 Other /
Light
verb
dazzle -
(of a bright light) blind (a person) temporarily
In the dark forest, the travelers were dazzled by the extremely bright stars in the sky.
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976 of2008 Other /
Move
verb
stampede -
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.
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977 of2008 Other /
Inward
adjective
stilted -
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
When Arthur ran for mayor his stilted manner made it hard for the voters to relate to him.
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978 of2008 Other /
Inward
nounverb verb
finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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979 of2008 Other /
Move
verb
tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to get the tray inside.
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980 of2008 Bad /
Angry
noun
outcry -
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.
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981 of2008 Other /
Inward
adjective
mystical -
Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.
From the time that Joan sensed that there is a mystical side of life, she spent more time praying and meditating.
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982 of2008 Bad /
Disorganized
verb
wallow -
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.
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983 of2008 Bad /
Dislike
noun
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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984 of2008 Bad /
Attack
verb
overwhelm -
To overcome resistance with tremendous force
The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.
