violate -
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.
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Disgusting
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trash -
Damage or wreck
When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.
adjective
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Calm
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
noun
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Light
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dawn -
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
They reached the beach just as the dawn began to break over the horizon.
noun
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Dishonest
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sham -
A thing that is not what it is purported to be
To the naked eye, a counterfeit handbag looks like the real thing, instead of a poorly made sham that it really is.
noun
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Delay
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restraint -
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing
There were many things that bothered her, but she decided to exercize restraint, and not spill out all her emotions at once.
noun
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Strange
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doozy -
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.
noun
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Friendly
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allegiance -
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.
noun
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Dislike
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sneer -
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.
noun
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Smart
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clarity -
The ability to think about or understand something clearly
Discussions during group therapy helped Max have greater clarity about the challenges that confronted him.
noun
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Stupid
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nitwit -
A silly or foolish person
Ernest may have been a simple nitwit, but he had a kind heart.
adjective
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Dangerous
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flammable -
Easily set on fire; capable of catching fire quickly.
Keep flammable materials away from open flames or heat sources.
