In the last few decades, the income of the richest 10% has increased while that of the bottom 90% has remained stagnant.
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Stupid
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dull -
Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.
The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.
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Uncomfortable
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skittish -
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.
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Flexible
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variety -
a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people
She liked her job as a social worker, because she liked the variety of people she was able to help.
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Pleasure
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nostalgic -
To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.
When I visited the neighborhood where I grew up, I became nostalgic about those wonderful years of my youth.
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Happy
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jubilant -
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.
He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.
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Dirty
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bawdy -
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
Even Shakespeare’s bawdy scenes, that are often breaks from drama, use a artistry of language that is writing at its best.
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pungent -
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
My mouth was watering when I smelled all the delicious and pungent smells coming from the kitchen.
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Disorganized
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turbulent -
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.
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Good
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sacred -
Something that is considered to be of divine or religious significance, often regarded with deep respect and reverence.
The ancient temple was a sacred site, where people traveled from all over the world to see.
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Energy
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energized -
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.
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Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
