fiasco -
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
In the 1980s, Coca-Cola released New Coke, which ended up being one of the costliest business fiascos ever.
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Mistake
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inevitable -
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
After weeks of neglecting his studies, failing the test was inevitable.
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Weak
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slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
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Attack
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ravage -
Cause severe and extensive damage to
The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
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Attack
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exile -
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.
He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.
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Dislike
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expel -
To force someone to leave a place, especially a certain institution or country, removing them from a group or organization.
The student was expelled for repeated rule violations.
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Disorganized
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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Small
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
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Confused
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compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
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Attack
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brutality -
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.
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Dishonest
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hypocrite -
Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in
Barry claimed that he believed in honesty, but the way he usually lied when it was convenient showed that he was just a hypocrite
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Aggressive
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unrelenting -
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity
The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.
