English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets
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vain -
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.
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Boring
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tiresome -
Making you feel annoyed or bored
Martha found it tiresome to go on date after date with guys who were obviously on a completely different wavelength.
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Happy
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upbeat -
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.
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Crazy
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deranged -
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
Charles Manson led a group of followers who became mentally deranged as a result of taking too many psychedelic drugs
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Url
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intricate -
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.
The artist created an intricate piece of art with tiny, detailed patterns.
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Dishonest
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unscrupulous -
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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prim -
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.
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Unhappy
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melancholy -
A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time
After he got divorced, Stan felt melancholy for a long time, and just didn't feel like dating.
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Confused
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
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Big
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hifalutin -
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.
