decimate -
Kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of
The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.
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volatile -
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful
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Weak
adjective
frail -
(of a person) weak and delicate
The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.
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Delay
verb
futz -
Waste time; idle or busy oneself aimlessly
Instead of doing his homework, Charlie futzed around on Facebook all day.
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Stupid
adjective
ditzy -
Silly or scatterbrained
People called Tina ditzy because she was so focused on her cell phone that she couldn't concentrate on any other tasks at hand.
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crush -
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.
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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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Disgusting
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reek -
Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink
The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.
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Conflict -
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
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nemesis -
A long-standing rival; an archenemy
As the leader of the Dark Side, Darth Vader was the evil nemesis of the heroic Luke Skywalker.
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crumble -
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
Rocks very gradually crumble into pebbles and dust over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.
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Fawning -
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power.
The assistant was always fawning over the boss, immediately doing his every wish, hoping to get a promotion.
