contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
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desperate -
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.
He made a desperate plea for help, calling every possible number he could find, after the flood severly damaged his home.
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Confused
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predicament -
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem.
He found himself in a predicament when his car broke down in the middle of nowhere without any cellphone service.
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foolhardy -
Ignoring obvious dangers
Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.
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Weak
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bland -
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion.
They didn't like eating at that restaurant because they found the food bland and tasteless.
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Disgusting
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yucky -
Messy or disgusting
To the average child, vegetables are considered extremely yucky.
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Happy
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upbeat -
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.
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cognizant -
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
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simplistic -
Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.
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Angry
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malicious -
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.
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Strange
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inexplicable -
Impossible to explain
With all of his many abilities, Barry found it inexplicable that he was never able to find a job that he liked.
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redundant -
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
The company decided to cut down on redundant positions, resulting in several employees losing their jobs.
