plight -
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.
verb
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irk -
To irritate and annoy someone
"What irks me", Lenny said to himself after trying to call Betty for the 50th time, "is that after our fight Betty never answers my phone calls."
adjective
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Attack
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
noun
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excerpt -
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
After reading excerpts from the new novel, he went out and bought the book.
adjective
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outrageous -
Shockingly bad or excessive
The model's looks and confidence couldn't hide the fact that his outfit was outrageously ugly.
noun
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quip -
A witty remark
Gabriel's stand-up comedy career took off when audiences saw how talented he was about making mildly insulting but funny quips about people.
adjective
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Afraid
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spooky -
An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.
Eric regretted his ghost-hunting expedition with friends because he felt cold shivers when they went into the spooky old building.
verb
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topple -
To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed.
Robespierre and the National Assembly stormed the Bastille and toppled King Louis XVI in the French Revolution of 1789.
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deranged -
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
Charles Manson led a group of followers who became mentally deranged as a result of taking too many psychedelic drugs
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
noun
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Pain
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plight -
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
The community came together to help improve the plight of the homeless during the harsh winter months.
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Unhappy
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jarring -
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.
