lull -
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.
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Disorganized
noun
gobbledygook -
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense
For tourists who don't speak the native language, it can seem like a bunch of gobbledygook.
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New
noun
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upshot -
The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.
After several weeks of thorough investigation, the upshot revealed that there were several policy violations that should be prosecuted.
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Disorganized
noun
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devastation -
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.
Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.
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Beautiful
noun
trinket -
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:
Sara remembered how when she and Bill were 14 years old, he gave her a trinket for her birthday, and how she treasured it though it had no monetary value.
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Unfriendly
noun
smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
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Big
noun
expanse -
An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface
Standing by the rural road, Cody was able to see the vast expanse of grass that stretched for miles.
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Calm
verb
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browse -
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.
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Dishonest
noun
shenanigans -
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering
Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.
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Body
verb
bloat -
To become swollen with fluid or gas.
After eating the large plate of baked beans, Fred felt like his stomach was so bloated that he might float away like a balloon.
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New
noun
novice -
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.
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Dishonest
nounverb verb
loot -
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.
