headstrong -
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.
Despite everyone’s warnings, he went on the dangerous hike because he’s headstrong and doesn't listen to anybody.
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impact -
The force or action of one object hitting another.
The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.
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Disorganized
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
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Light
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extinguish -
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.
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Aggressive
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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Stop
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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Busy
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bustle -
Excited activity and movement
In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.
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Dirty
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grime -
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin
Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.
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Good
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remarkable -
Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness.
The athlete’s remarkable recovery from injury amazed both doctors and fans alike, as he returned to the competition stronger than ever.
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widespread -
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.
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Bad
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tacky -
In bad taste
Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.
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Mistake
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fluke -
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
Since he was the worst player on his baseball team, Taylor knew the home run he had just hit was a fluke.
