jargon -
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.
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spry -
(especially of an old person) active; lively
Wilma was unusually spry for an elderly woman, dancing with people less than half her age.
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Dangerous
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upheaval -
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.
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daring -
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.
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tizzy -
A state of nervous excitement or agitation
Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.
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grumble -
To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way
Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.
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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.
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somber -
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.
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caliber -
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.
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defiant -
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.
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stingy -
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.
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divulge -
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.
The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.
