sham -
A thing that is not what it is purported to be
To the naked eye, a counterfeit handbag looks like the real thing, instead of a poorly made sham that it really is.
adjective
158 of 1546
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Aggressive
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scrappy -
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious
Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.
noun
See verb
159 of 1546
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Disorganized
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sprawl -
An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out
After work, Terry would sit on the couch and have his body end up in a lazy sprawl.
noun
160 of 1546
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Bad
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adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
noun
161 of 1546
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Small
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blip -
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend
The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.
verb
162 of 1546
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Aggressive
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eradicate -
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.
The new policy and laws aim to eradicate corruption from the political system.
adjective
163 of 1546
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Hostile
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contentious -
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.
noun
See verb
164 of 1546
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Dangerous
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plague -
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.
The plague of locusts devastated the crops, leaving the farmers in desperate need of assistance.
noun
165 of 1546
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Bad
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scandal -
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administraton was swept out of office during the next election.
noun
166 of 1546
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War
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rebel -
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
In the late 1700s, rebels like George Washington fought against the tyrannical British in order to establish America.
adjective
167 of 1546
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Strange
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freak -
very unusual and unexpected
We were driving in the country, and an unexpected and freak tornado went right passed our car.
noun
168 of 1546
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Stupid
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nitwit -
A silly or foolish person
Ernest may have been a simple nitwit, but he had a kind heart.
