Sometimes the heat of war brings out man's barbaric behavior, that would not happen in more peaceful times
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sip -
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.
He loved this brand of wine, and he sipped it slowly to savor its delicious taste.
verb
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Confused
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
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New
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sprout -
A shoot of a plant
The sprouts swayed in the wind for now, but they would soon grow into strong plants.
adjective
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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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Nervous
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deadline -
A specific time or date by which something must be completed.
She worked well under pressure and always met every deadline on time.
adjective
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infamous -
Well known for some bad quality or deed
Willie Sutton is infamous for saying that he robbed banks because 'That's where the money is'.
verb
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Attack
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infest -
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites
verb
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Aggressive
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confiscate -
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border
adjective
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Strange
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unreliable -
Undependable, untrustworthy; an unreliable
When Alan showed up an hour late for their date, Maxine lost interest in him, because she concluded that he was just an unreliable person.
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Hurt
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brutal -
Savagely violent
Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.
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serene -
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
Sitting by the lake that was miles from civilization, Gwen felt truly serene.
