mirage -
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
When the new leader says he's for democracy, the world is hoping that it isn't a mirage.
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vague -
Not clear
Joe got into the car to drive to the nearest mountain, even though he had only a vague idea of how to get there.
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anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
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bewildered -
To be completely confused because of an overload of information.
During his first visit to New York City from his small town, Fred was totally bewildered by the flashing lights and the rushing crowds.
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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overloaded -
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
She felt overloaded with assignments and barely had time to rest.
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irresponsible -
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do
When Mom came home and found the house empty and the door unlocked, she told her kids that was an irresponsible thing to do
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incomprehensible -
Impossible or extremely difficult to understand
Albert Camus' novel The Stranger is about a man's incomprehensible murder of a stranger seemingly for no reason.
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disoriented -
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do.
After flying 20 hours to Australia, he was disoriented and decided to sleep rather than do any work.
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stupefy -
To surprise, tire, bore, or shock somebody, resulting in their being unable to think clearly.
When I read about how Larry Ellison built up Oracle into a powerhouse, I am stupefied, and find it hard to understand how he did it.
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
