unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
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cleanse -
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.
verb
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Powerless
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pander -
To provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable.
With his lead in the polls dwindling, the candidate pandered to his voters by offering them crazy promises.
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fidgety -
Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition.
At first the criminal appeared confident under questioning, but as the hours passed, he started losing his cool and became fidgety.
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Disgusting
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obscene -
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
The stream of obscene words that flowed from Allen's mouth shocked everyone.
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Uncomfortable
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wheeze -
To breathe loudly and with difficulty
Louise would wheeze so much that she had to use her inhaler right away.
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Important
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utmost -
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.
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harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
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extravaganza -
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production
The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.
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infest -
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites
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glean -
To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.
She managed to glean a sense of her good friend's feelings from the small clues in her words and actions.
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multitude -
A large number of people or things
France gave the Statue of Libery to New York to welcome the multidue of immigrants that entered New York.
