flareup -
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
There was a flareup of violence during the protest.
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weird -
Very strange or unexpected
Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
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Busy
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surge -
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide
A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.
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Body
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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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Uncomfortable
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skittish -
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.
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Mistake
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slip -
A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.
After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,
adjective
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Bad
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tacky -
In bad taste
Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.
noun
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Dangerous
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beast -
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.
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Pleasure
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cozy -
Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Sitting by the warmth of the fire was the perfect cozy setting for Jane and Derek.
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Crazy
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loony -
Crazy or silly
The patients in the mental hospital could be described as loony, but the doctors tried to treat them as normal human beings with normal problems in order to try to help them get better.
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Smart-Adj
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foolproof -
A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.
The robbers felt they had a plan to rob Monte Carlo that was foollproof.
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Successful
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tycoon -
A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.
