indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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Weak
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breakdown -
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.
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Strange
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radical -
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.
Her radical approach to education focused on hands-on learning and rejecting traditional teaching methods.
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stingy -
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.
verb
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Smart
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navigate -
To lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation.
From the time he started Microsoft, Bill Gates was able to successfully navigate its rapid growth in terms of products and customers.
adjective
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bawdy -
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
Even Shakespeare’s bawdy scenes, that are often breaks from drama, use a artistry of language that is writing at its best.
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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.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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achy -
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.
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folly -
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish
Karl sat on the tree branch and began cutting it, not realizing his enormous folly that he was sitting on the wrong end of the branch.
verb
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creak -
To show weakness or frailty under strain.
When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.
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snippet -
A small piece or brief extract
Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.
