grime -
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin
Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.
adjective
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witty -
Using words in a clever and funny way.
Bill was the life of the party, saying one witty and funny thing after another.
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ilk -
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”
adjective
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wacky -
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.
George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.
verb
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Unfriendly
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alienate -
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
Because she was the only person from a foreign country in the college, she felt alienated from all their activities.
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savage -
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized
When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.
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Dangerous
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tailspin -
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.
Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.
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slouch -
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.
noun
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Friendly
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rapport -
A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.
The business partners developed a close rapport, which made their meetings more productive and collaborative.
noun
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Unhappy
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dismay -
A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix
After the market plunged by 10%, the news networks showed Wall Street traders feeling dismay.
verb
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peek -
Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner
Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.
noun
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boost -
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.
