gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
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nip -
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.
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laughingstock -
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.
As the basketball season progressed and they won no games, they were concerned that they were becoming a laughingstock of the sports world.
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ridicule -
To treat someone or something with contempt or scorn by making fun of them in a dismissive or hurtful way.
The comedian's jokes were meant to ridicule the absurdities of modern life, but they often crossed the line and offended people.
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mundane -
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
Bill had been excited about being an archaeologist, but he found the daily tasks of digging in dirt to be mundane and boring.
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swagger -
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner
After getting a makeover, a newly confident Tim walked down the street with a swagger.
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glorious -
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
Fred and Jane loved hiking in the mountains because of the glorious views of nature.
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multitude -
A large number of people or things
France gave the Statue of Libery to New York to welcome the multidue of immigrants that entered New York.
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Successful
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exceptional -
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity.
He won the math contest because all the judges agreed that what he accomplished was exceptional.
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glimpse -
See or perceive briefly or partially
On top of the Empire State Building, Cole could glimpse through the viewfinder the house in Staten Island where he grew up.
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stubborn -
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
Fred was stubborn as a mule, and never admitted that he could ever make a mistake
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grim -
Forbidding or uninviting
The ruins of the city were a grim sight to walk through.
