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spin - To turn around quickly on a central point or axis.

The baby was fascinated with the spinning top, watching it carefully until it fell over.

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avert - To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.

At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.

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Bad / Disgusting

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uncouth - (of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

People rarely invited Vince to dinner because of his uncouth table manners.

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intertwined - Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.

The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.

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Bad / Disorganized

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slipshod - (typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization

The workers who were hired to build the house were cheaper, but their work was slipshod, incomplete, and dangerous.

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scold - To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.

When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.

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mindset - An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.

With a positive mindset, she tackled every obstacle with confidence.

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unstoppable - So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.

With their star player back, the team were unstoppable, and won one game after another.

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embezzle - To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for

The accountant was convincted of having embezzled money from the company, people were surprised that he had been doing it for 10 years before it was discovered.

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fuzzy - Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance

After too much use, a tennis ball will develop a fuzzy texture and not be suitable for play anymore.

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tipsy - Slightly drunk

After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.

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stride - Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.

The Supreme Court's decision was a signfication stride in the movement towards desegretation.