Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
adjective
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Dirty
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tawdry -
Showy but cheap and of poor quality
The highly visible set of jewelry was too tawdry to be taken seriously.
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Dislike
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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streak -
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.
verb
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Attack
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humiliate -
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.
His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.
adjective
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scraggly -
(of a person or animal) thin and bony
With his toothpick-sized arms, Terence was too scraggly to be on the wrestling team.
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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.
verb
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revoke -
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.
The government decided to revoke his passport after discovering his involvement in illegal activities abroad.
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Dangerous
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heresy -
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
Galileo was once accused of heresy for claiming the Earth orbits the sun.
verb
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Mistake
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squander -
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
Many lottery winners end up squandering their fortune and returning to their life of poverty.
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asinine -
Very stupid or silly
The candidate lost the election because during press conferences he made one asinine statement after another.
