shenanigans -
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering
Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.
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brittle -
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
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tyranny -
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).
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deception -
The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage
One of the most dangerous deceptions on the web is where adults chat and pretend to be friends with boys and girls.
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flippant -
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.
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Uncomfortable
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
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spurn -
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
The boss spurned his employee when the employee asked to see the confidential memo.
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writhe -
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
The soccer player writhed in pain on the ground after spraining his ankle.
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zany -
Amusingly unconventional and different
Einstein was unique among geniuses in that he also had a silly and zany side of his personality.
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lethargic -
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
Alan's depression made him lethargic, and his lethargy made him depressed.
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collapse -
When something breaks and falls down.
The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.
