decay -
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.
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loom -
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
Joe looked at the economic data, and could sense a recession looming in the near future.
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monstrous -
Abnormally bad or shocking
The monstrous tidal wave destroyed the little island village.
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addictive -
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in cigarettes.
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tremor -
A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.
Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.
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disastrous -
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering
The hurricane had a disastrous effect on the small town.
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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blast -
To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force
While building the tunnel through the mountain, the construction crew blasted its way day by day until it was finished.
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precipice -
A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.
At the top of the mountain, they gasped when they looked over the precipice in front of them.
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lethal -
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.
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malady -
A disease or ailment
Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.
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tailspin -
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.
Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.
