compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
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Stupid
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spendthrift -
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it
Arnold was a spendthrift, couldn't keep to a budget, and never seemed to have enough money.
adjective
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Beautiful
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gorgeous -
Beautiful; very attractive
Vince was amazed by the gorgeous sunset he witnessed from the island.
noun
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Weak
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wobble -
An unsteady movement from side to side
When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.
noun
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Crazy
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maniac -
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
The film’s villain was portrayed as a ruthless maniac with no regard for human life.
noun
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Light
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glaze -
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food
The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.
adjective
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Strange
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peculiar -
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.
She had a peculiar habit of talking to herself while working.
adjective
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Dishonest
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clandestine -
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.
noun
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Stupid
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gibberish -
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing
After the politician spoke for 10 minutes, Barry realized that nothing that he said made sense, and all the fast talking fancy phrases were nothing but gibberish.
noun
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Unfriendly
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hassle -
Irritating inconvenience
Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.
verb
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Flexible
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intercept -
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.
verb
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Other /
Stop
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divert -
To change the direction or course of something.
The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.
