Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.
adjective
686 of 1546
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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.
adjective
687 of 1546
Bad /
Dangerous
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incendiary -
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.
The prison riot started when some prisoners shouted incendiary remarks in the cafeteria about how awful their living conditions were.
adjective
688 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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opinionated -
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.
He’s very opinionated and rarely listens to opposing arguments.
verb
689 of 1546
Bad /
Angry
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slam -
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
adjective
690 of 1546
Bad /
Weak
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untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
adjective
691 of 1546
Bad /
Hostile
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brazen -
Bold and without shame
The brazen pickpocket robbed people in broad daylight.
noun
692 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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pervert -
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.
Parents have to monitor their kids' use of the internet, to make sure nothing is perverting their mind.
noun
693 of 1546
Bad /
Disorganized
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dilettante -
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.
The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.
verb
694 of 1546
Bad /
Delay
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evade -
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
For years after stealing the jewels from the Jewelry store, Marcel managed to evade being caught.
verb
695 of 1546
Bad /
Disorganized
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muss -
To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy
Jeremiah would playfully muss his daughter's hair when he wanted to get her attention.
noun
696 of 1546
Bad /
War
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coup -
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
The French Revolution in 1789 that deposed King Louis XVI and stomed the Bastille was a coup that not many people expected.
