smuggle -
Move (goods) illegally into or out of a country
The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.
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gaunt -
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Greta gently caressed her grandmother's gaunt frame which barely covered the small bed.
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tatters -
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.
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tepid -
Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.
The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.
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erroneous -
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.
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scrounge -
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.
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secondhand -
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.
She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.
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ruin -
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.
The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.
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moron -
A person who acts foolishly or shows poor judgment — someone who makes silly or careless mistakes.
He felt like a moron after locking his keys inside the car.
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stutter -
A speech pattern involving repetition of sounds or syllables: a repeated or broken way of speaking.
She began to stutter when she got nervous during the presentation.
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finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
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liability -
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.
