garble -
To distort a message so that it is unclear or confusing
When the astronauts landed on Mars, static garbled their voices so none of the billions of people on earth watching on TV could understand what they were saying.
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slump -
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back
Hugo worked so hard that he slumped over on his desk instead of going home for the day.
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Aggressive
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Brute -
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.
The bully was a brute, pushing others around both physically and emotionlly to get his way.
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Disorganized
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ragtag -
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.
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Brainwash -
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.
The retired man spent so much time watching social media, and he was totally brainwashed about what is going on in the world.
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floozy -
A girl or a woman who has a reputation for promiscuity
Stephen knew the girl who approached him was a floozy because she had been intimately involved with all of his friends.
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Unfriendly
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pesky -
Causing trouble; annoying
Amanda couldn't concentrate on anything while that pesky fly was flying around and bothering her.
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Desecrate -
To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.
They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.
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Unhappy
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Homesick -
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
After a month abroad, he became homesick and called his parents every day.
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debunk -
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
No matter how many false myths exist, the truth will always debunk them.
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expunge -
Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court expunging his criminal record.
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wilt -
(of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
