shrew -
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered.
Barry liked Martha a lot, but he decided not to marry her when he realized what an aggressive shrew she was.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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malaise -
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.
There was a growing malaise among the population due to rising prices and unemployment.
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stunt -
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.
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crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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whittle -
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
With nothing but free time, Elmore spent hours whittling a large piece of wood into a smaller piece.
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glare -
Strong and dazzling light
The glare of the sun can make driving difficult because it obstructs the driver's vision.
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vigor -
Physical strength and good health
A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.
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slender -
Attractively thin
If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.
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expunge -
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court to expunge his criminal record.
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fragile -
Easily broken or damaged.
Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.
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apologetic -
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
When Bill realized that his mistake caused the company to lose millions of dollars, he wrote his manager an apologetic email.
