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crag - A steep or rugged cliff or rock face

The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.

noun

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bangle - An ornamental band worn round the arm or occasionally the ankle.

In many Middle Eastern, African, and Asian countries there is a tradition to give and wear bangles on special occasions.

verb

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appease - To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict

When Samantha's 4 year old boy threw a tantrum in public, she would try to appease him by giving him whatever he wanted to avoid a scene

verb

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scowl - To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.

noun

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Good / New

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concoction - A mixture of various ingredients or elements

The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.

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enclave - A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.

The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.

adjective

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gloomy - Unhappy and without hope

Because he grew up as a poor and lonely orphan, Bill had to work very hard to get out of his gloomy moods where he only expected the worst to happen.

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Bad / War

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plunder - Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.

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determination - The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

To be successful in any endeavor, it's important to maintainn focus and have a spirit of determination.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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hilarious - Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter

They found the comedian hilarious, and laughed non-stop for almost an hour.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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devastation - The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.

Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.

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shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.