dally -
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
Ike had dozens of reports to read through, but he decided to dally in the office for most of the day instead of doing his work.
adjective
1946 of 3209
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Flexible
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hybrid -
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.
He was able to start a business because he had a hybrid personality of both accountant and salesman.
noun
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1947 of 3209
Bad /
Weak
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wobble -
An unsteady movement from side to side
When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.
adjective
1948 of 3209
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Flexible
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supple -
Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.
verb
1949 of 3209
Bad /
Aggressive
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tussle -
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.
adjective
1950 of 3209
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Strange
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provincial -
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.
noun
1951 of 3209
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Dangerous
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tailspin -
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.
Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.
adjective
1952 of 3209
Bad /
Confused
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groggy -
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
Gina was so groggy from the flu that she couldn't get out of bed.
noun
1953 of 3209
Bad /
Attack
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predator -
An animal that naturally preys on others
In the jungle, hyenas were always at the mercy of predators like lions.
noun
1954 of 3209
Bad /
Dangerous
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precipice -
A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.
At the top of the mountain, they gasped when they looked over the precipice in front of them.
noun
1955 of 3209
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Beautiful
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ornament -
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
They ornamented the hall with flowers and lights for the wedding.
noun
1956 of 3209
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Strange
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alien -
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.
When the foreigners tried to integrate with the new country, they were excluded from everything and were just treated like aliens.
