shabby -
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
Tom didn't like walking around because people would see his shabby shoes that were falling apart.
adjective
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Dislike
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disruptive -
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly.
During class recess, Joey was always disruptive, and the teacher didn't know quite how to handle it.
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Other
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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bargain -
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.
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Pleasure
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sustenance -
the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy.
It used to be that many people worked on small farms to provide sustenance for themselves and their famililes.
verb
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Move
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bypass -
To avoid something by going around it.
Jim heard there was a lot of traffic on the main highway, and was able to bypass it by going on a smaller road.
adjective
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Disgusting
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lurid -
Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.
At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.
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Crazy
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batty -
Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way
The computer system wouldn't let Greg log on or change his password, and it was driving him batty.
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cogent -
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.
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Angry
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irate -
Angry and displeased
When Max was waiting in a car lane and he saw cars cut in, it made him irate.
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Unfriendly
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smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
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Squeeze
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stomp -
To step on something with force.
Andy stomped on the small fire that started in the woods when someone dropped a lit cigarette by mistake in the campsite next to his.
