hint -
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.
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bulge -
Swell or expand to an unnatural extent
Alan loved drinking beer, but one of the unfortunate consequences of his drinking so much beer was that his belly bulged more than he liked.
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wispy -
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
Amy and Sam liked to lie on the grass looking up at the wispy clouds float by.
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crap -
Something of extremely poor quality
Bill was very cautious when buying things at the flea market, because even though the prices were often low, he had to watch out that he didn't buy things that were just crap.
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intensity -
Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.
During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.
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hectic -
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.
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Disorganized
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sloppy -
Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
The burger was made in such a sloppy manner that the top bun kept falling off of it.
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cheapskate -
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
Even though he’s rich, he’s a total cheapskate when it comes to spending on others.
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thrill -
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.
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marvelous -
Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good.
The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous.
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phony -
Not genuine; fraudulent
To someone with an untrained eye, it can be hard to tell a phony handbag from a real one.
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wallop -
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
At his birthday party, Robby walloped the piñata so hard that all of the candy fell out of it.
