doldrums -
A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression
It seemed that every month, Cathy sank deeper into the doldrums, and she seemed unable to do anything to snap herself out this condition.
verb
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backfire -
To have the opposite effect of what was intended, usually producing a negative result.
At the company meeting, his attempt to lie backfired, and when the truth came out, he was very embarrassed.
adjective
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Powerless
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inevitable -
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
After weeks of neglecting his studies, failing the test was inevitable.
adjective
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shorthanded -
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.
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guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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grudgingly -
In a reluctant or resentful manner
Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.
verb
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Confused
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
adjective
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outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
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unreliable -
Undependable, untrustworthy; an unreliable
When Alan showed up an hour late for their date, Maxine lost interest in him, because she concluded that he was just an unreliable person.
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collusion -
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others
The secretive group gathered in an act of collusion to influence the presidential election.
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dab -
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
Carol dabbed the wet dish with a cloth after she cleaned it.
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Disgusting
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uncouth -
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
People rarely invited Vince to dinner because of his uncouth table manners.
