burp -
The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth
Joe realized he shouldn't have over-eaten at lunch when he felt the burp emerging from his mouth during his important job interview.
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Big
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windfall -
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
The first thing that Alice did when she won the lottery was to hire a financial advisor to advise her about what to do with this windfall.
noun
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Attack
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fracas -
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.
verb
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Hurt
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
verb
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Aggressive
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impinge -
To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.
His constant use of the cell phone impinged on his family life.
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Exciting
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adventure -
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.
He liked traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places, and he was always ready to go on his next adventure.
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Dishonest
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fink -
An unpleasant or contemptible person
Randall was the fink of the office who everyone tried to avoid.
noun
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Other
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stunt -
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.
adjective
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Love
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tender -
Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy
The doctor was tender with the girl patient while examining her, trying to make her laugh.
verb
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Other
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nip -
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.
adjective
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Smart-Adj
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methodical -
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.
Warren Buffet built his financial empire in a methodical way, carefully examining everything about a company before investing in it.
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shindig -
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something
The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.
