shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
adjective
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weird -
Very strange or unexpected
Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
verb
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enhance -
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.
adjective
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Pleasure
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luscious -
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
The luscious chocolate cake on his tongue made Asa feel like he was in heaven.
adjective
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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.
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spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
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sift -
Put (a fine, loose, or powdery substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
noun
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Disorganized
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
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Dislike
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abhor -
To hate something
Gail and Samantha were sisters who loved to do things together, except that Gail loved the opera, and Samantha abhorred going to the opera.
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meander -
(of a river or road) follow a winding course.
The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.
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confront -
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.
Instead of avoiding the issue, he chose to confront it head-on.
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trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
