breakneck -
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.
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Disorganized
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sloppy -
Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
The burger was made in such a sloppy manner that the top bun kept falling off of it.
verb
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Steal
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shortchange -
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.
The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.
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Weak
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sluggish -
Lacking energy or alertness
After working for 12 hours straight, Elizabeth felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.
adjective
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Stupid
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hokey -
Mawkishly sentimental
"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered hokey and superficial by many people, but it never fails to bring a tear to the eye.
adjective
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Strong
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sweeping -
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough.
The politician promised sweeping reforms if elected.
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Nervous
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amok -
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.
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Love
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kindhearted -
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.
He was so kindhearted that he would always give some money to the homeless people on the street.
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Busy
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swarm -
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.
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Move
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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Confused
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
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Energy
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motivated -
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.
The most important factor in becoming a top athlete is to be motivated.