Since Martha was a diabetic, she knew that eating that piece of strawberry shortcake could be a fatal mistake.
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turmoil -
A state of agitation or turbulence.
The turmoil caused by the rush of water going in all directions over the rapids was dangerous for swimmers.
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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.
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burst -
To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.
The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.
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crack -
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.
She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.
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doom -
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate
Bryce struggled with his depression, unable to escape the constant feeling that doom and failure was just a moment away.
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boobytrap -
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.
The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.
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meltdown -
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.
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noxious -
Poisonous or very harmful.
The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.
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blast -
To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force
While building the tunnel through the mountain, the construction crew blasted its way day by day until it was finished.
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lurk -
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
Artie lurked under his sister's bed so he could jump out and scare her when she least expected it.
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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.
