mirage -
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
When the new leader says he's for democracy, the world is hoping that it isn't a mirage.
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1070 of 1576
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Small
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mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.
adjective
1071 of 1576
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Old
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doddering -
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age
Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.
verb
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1072 of 1576
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Pain
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plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
noun
1073 of 1576
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Stupid
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hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
verb
1074 of 1576
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Hurt
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wallop -
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
At his birthday party, Robby walloped the piñata so hard that all of the candy fell out of it.
adjective
1075 of 1576
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Dishonest
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deceptive -
Causing someone to believe something untrue.
Be careful — that offer sounds good but it's may be deceptive, not revealing the negative aspects of the product.
noun
1076 of 1576
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Delay
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restraint -
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing
There were many things that bothered her, but she decided to exercize restraint, and not spill out all her emotions at once.
adjective
1077 of 1576
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Disgusting
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licentious -
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
He enjoyed settling down and having a stable family after years of a licentious lifestyle.
noun
1078 of 1576
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Afraid
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
noun
1079 of 1576
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Dishonest
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cover-up -
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
The media discovered a major cover-up involving illegal funds.
verb
1080 of 1576
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Dishonest
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downplay -
To make something seem less important than it really is.
The government downplayed the water crisis, but when the water levels fell too much, they told people to try to use less water.
