outcry -
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.
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skittish -
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.
noun
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Weak
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pauper -
A very poor person
Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.
noun
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Flexible
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tossup -
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.
It was a tossup between going to the beach or staying home and relaxing.
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Good
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prime -
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality.
Her company offered prime real estate, with only the best houses and apartments selling for good prices.
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bravado -
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
The warring country brought forth a large army in a show of bravado against their enemies.
noun
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Attack
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showdown -
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.
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Unhappy
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distress -
A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.
His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.
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Friendly
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gab -
Talk; chatter
In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
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Disorganized
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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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Unfriendly
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obnoxious -
Extremely unpleasant
Jared simply wanted to motivate his employees, but he didn't realize yelling at them through a megaphone was extremely obnoxious.
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Pleasure
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heavenly -
Extremely pleasant or delightful.
After a long hike, the cool breeze on top of the mountain felt heavenly and refreshing.
