smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
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surge -
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.
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Weak
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brittle -
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.
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Beautiful
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stunning -
Extremely beautiful or attractive
When the group arrived in Paris, they were captivated by the stunning view of the Eiffel tower from so many locations and angles.
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surly -
Bad-tempered and unfriendly
Penny's friendly nature was no match for the surly interviewer who never smiled back.
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Smart
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spotlight -
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.
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trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
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overwhelm -
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
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Strong
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linchpin -
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.
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colossal -
Extremely large
Frank looked up at the colossal office buildings that almost seem to touch the sky.
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mull -
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.
"I understand how much you want a dog", Eileen and John told their kids. "We will mull it over tonight and give you our answer tomorrow."
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Successful
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prosperity -
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability.
The country enjoyed a long period of prosperity, with a booming economy and low unemployment rates.
