When he realized that the phone he bought on the street was broken, he felt like such a sucker for being so stupid.
adjective
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Weak
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fleeting -
Lasting for a very short time
Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.
verb
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Other /
Move
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parry -
To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove
At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.
noun
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War
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insurrection -
A violent revolt against a government
In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.
noun
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Strange
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mongrel -
A dog of no definable type or breed
Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.
noun
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Strong
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leverage -
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
She leveraged her connections to get the job, ahead of the many others who had applied for it.
adjective
1627 of 3209
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Good
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wholesome -
Good for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally, or emotionally.
After his health got worse, Bill decided to only eat healthy and wholesome food, and stay away from junk food.
adjective
1628 of 3209
Other /
Inward
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complacent -
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.
verb
1629 of 3209
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Attack
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afflict -
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.
The South American country was afflicted by political and financial corruption for decades.
verb
1630 of 3209
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Successful
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skyrocket -
To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success.
He was happy that he bought a lot of bitcoin before its prices skyrocketed.
adjective
1631 of 3209
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Strange
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bizarre -
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.
Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.
adjective
1632 of 3209
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Old
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clunky -
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.
