prong -
Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork
Forks come in many versions, some with varying numbers of prongs used for different tasks.
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Exciting
noun
thriller -
A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag
With their fast-paced plots and action-filled pages, John Grisham's thrillers are consistently popular.
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Move
verb
swoop -
(especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
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Dishonest
nounverb verb
dupe -
Deceive; trick
Edwin knew his agent wanted to dupe him by having him sign a bad contract.
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Unfriendly
nounverb verb
jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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Attack
adjective
insidious -
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
The effects of climate change are so insidious that they're not noticeable until polar bears have less ice to live on.
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Disorganized
adjective
haphazard -
acting without an organized plan
The scientist knew that in order to make sense of all the data from his research, a haphazard approach to analyzing the results would not work.
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Strange
noun
sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
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Smart
nounverb verb
probe -
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.
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Aggressive
verb
quash -
Reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
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Weak
noun
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Meltdown -
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.
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Unfriendly
noun
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Nuisance -
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.
It’s such a nuisance when the internet cuts out during a video call.
