gripping -
Captivating or holding one's attention completely.
The movie had a gripping plot that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
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repulsive -
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting.
When Jim went fishing, he asked his friends to put the worms on the hooks, because he found it too repulsive to do it himself.
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Big
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hifalutin -
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.
noun
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Confused
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dilemma -
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
Life is filed with dilemmas, often leading to no good outcome.
adjective
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Exciting
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astounding -
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
The scientist worked hard, and ended up making an astounding discovery that could change medicine forever.
verb
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Move
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
noun
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War
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atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.
noun
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Friendly
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chatter -
Incessant trivial talk
The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.
verb
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Nervous
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falter -
To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or stumble; to hesitate in action, purpose, or speech.
Her voice began to falter as she delivered the emotional speech.
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Calm
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refuge -
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
After a long week of work, they retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.
verb
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slink -
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner
The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.
verb
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Dishonest
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connive -
To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.
