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.
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gab -
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
Having no use for small talk, Robert would roll his eyes as soon as the people around him would gab endlessly.
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bluff -
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
Harry fired so many shots that the criminal thought he ran out of bullets, but he couldn't risk calling Harry's bluff.
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condemn -
To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.
The teacher condemned cheating and warned students about the consequences.
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inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
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seductive -
Very tempting
Because Bill liked travelling so much, he found the offer for the airline job very seductive.
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mouthwatering -
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
The chef presented a mouthwatering dessert that had everyone grabbing plates and forks and running to the desert table.
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defiant -
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.
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candid -
Truthful and straightforward; frank
Eric's doctor was very candid with him when discussing the changes he needed to make to his diet.
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cover-up -
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
The media discovered a major cover-up involving illegal funds.
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puddle -
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.
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shoddy -
Badly made or done
Sergei had to hire another contractor to fix the shoddy work the previous one had done.
