whopper -
A thing that is extremely or unusually large
Weighing in at 30 pounds and containing thousands of pages, the ancient book would be considered a whopper by today's standards.
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Good
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epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
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Unfriendly
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flak -
Strong criticism
The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.
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Dishonest
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rascal -
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.
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Angry
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rage -
A very strong feeling of anger
After 20 years of dedicated work, the way Allen was let go from the company without any notice left him with a rage that he never really got over.
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Weak
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Downfall -
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.
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Disgusting
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muck -
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
Harold was not impressed when he returned from the office, to find that his idea of parking under a shady tree had back-fired because the birds had covered his car in all kinds of disgusting muck.
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Errand -
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.
My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.
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Dishonest
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hypocrite -
Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in
Barry claimed that he believed in honesty, but the way he usually lied when it was convenient showed that he was just a hypocrite
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Other
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pooch -
Slang word used to describe a dog.
Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.
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Attack
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gangster -
A member of a group of violent criminals
Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.
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Weak
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Breakdown -
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.
