Even when revolutionaries have good intentions and are motivated by high ideals, often their actions cause a breakdown in society that leads to chaos, until a military dictatorship steps in to maintain order.
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dicey -
Risky or dangerous; uncertain.
It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
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pandemonium -
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.
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muddle -
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
Reggie's tasks at work had muddled together into something he couldn't figure out.
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maze -
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.
Her thoughts were trapped in a maze of worries and what-ifs.
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ponderous -
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.
The ponderous lecture on quantum physics had everyone in the room struggling to stay awake.
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scribble -
A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly
My doctor's signature looks so much like a scribble that I couldn't even identify the letters in his name.
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mangy -
In poor condition; shabby
The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.
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ragtag -
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.
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rampant -
marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
After World War I, the German economy entered a period of rampant inflation that destabilized it's society and paved the way for the rise of Nazism.
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redundant -
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
The company decided to cut down on redundant positions, resulting in several employees losing their jobs.
