disgrace -
The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad
Matt couldn't forgive himself for the disgrace he had brought on his family by his terrible behavior
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Inward
nounverb noun
finesse -
Intricate and refined delicacy
Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.
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Move
verb
flit -
Move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
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Mistake
verb
flunk -
Fail to reach the required standard in an examination, test, or course of study
Ron hid his school test from his mother because he didn't want her to know he had flunked it.
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Unfriendly
adjective
jilted -
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)
The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.
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Surprise
adjective
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aghast -
Struck with shock, amazement, or horror
When the Stevens family returned home from their two week vacation, they were aghast to find that loads of stray cats were living in their house.
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Attack
nounverb verb
smack -
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.
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Aggressive
adjective
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Headstrong -
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.
Despite everyone’s warnings, he went on the dangerous hike because he’s headstrong and doesn't listen to anybody.
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Happy
adjective
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Joyous -
Full of happiness and delight; very joyful; bringing or causing great happiness.
Their wedding was a joyous occasion filled with love and laughter.
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Brave
noun
bravado -
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
The warring country brought forth a large army in a show of bravado against their enemies.
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Pain
noun
pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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Weak
verb
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Capitulate -
To give in or stop resisting something, often unwillingly.
Tired of arguing, he capitulated and agreed to go with the group’s plan.
