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grunt - A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person

The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.

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kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.

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conundrum - A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution.

Figuring out how to balance work and personal life is a common conundrum.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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brat - A child, typically a badly behaved one

Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.

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rigorous - Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

Before being sent to battle, military members must go through rigorous training in boot camp.

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swig - A quick swallow of a drink

Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.

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snoop - To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs

Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.

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drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.

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shameless - Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable

The clever website was a shameless attempt to sell defective goods to naïve customers.

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dire - (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.

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clout - Influence or power, especially in politics or business

The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.

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speechless - Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.

The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.