The fans of both football teams engaged in despicable behavior by assaulting each other.
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Slow
verb
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Defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
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2079 of2434 Good /
Strong
adjective
energized -
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.
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2080 of2434 Bad /
Attack
adjective
contentious -
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.
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2081 of2434 Good /
Successful
noun
hotshot -
An important or exceptionally able person
At his peak, Tiger Woods was the biggest hotshot in golf.
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Move
nounverb noun
jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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Wet
nounverb verb
ripple -
Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.
The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.
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Disgusting
adjective
clammy -
Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch
Ellie knew she made a bad impression when she offered Stan a clammy handshake.
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Disorganized
nounverb verb
scribble -
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly
At the daycare center, Cameron used a black crayon to scribble on the walls.
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Good
adjective
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Marvelous -
Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good.
The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous.
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nounverb verb
nudge -
Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something
Simon nudged Randy because he wanted him to look up from his drink.
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Old
adjective
doddering -
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age
Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.
