splatter -
When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.
When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.
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crisp -
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.
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gaping -
A wide open and very large hole.
The prisoners used dynamite to blast through the prison wall, and they escaped through the gaping hole that resulted.
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Pleasure
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cozy -
Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Sitting by the warmth of the fire was the perfect cozy setting for Jane and Derek.
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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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Dangerous
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meltdown -
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.
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mindset -
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.
With a positive mindset, she tackled every obstacle with confidence.
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Disorganized
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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expanse -
An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface
Standing by the rural road, Cody was able to see the vast expanse of grass that stretched for miles.
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Boring
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drab -
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.
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unravel -
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
The worst part of owning headphones is having to unravel the tangled wires.
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
