enigma -
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Owen had to figure out how to make his new business work, but so far how to accomplish that objective proved to be an enigma.
noun
1106 of 1546
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Unhappy
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dumps -
A low or depressed emotional state
After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.
adjective
1107 of 1546
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Confused
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shellshocked -
Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience.
When he found out that he had lost 90% of his money when the stock he had invested in had crashed, he was shellshocked.
adjective
1108 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
1109 of 1546
Bad /
Unhappy
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
adjective
1110 of 1546
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Weak
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frail -
(of a person) weak and delicate
The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.
verb
1111 of 1546
Bad /
Attack
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infest -
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites
adjective
1112 of 1546
Bad /
Small
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mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.
verb
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1113 of 1546
Bad /
Mistake
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fumble -
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
The football player fumbled the ball, so the opposing players tried to grab it.
verb
1114 of 1546
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Aggressive
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confiscate -
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border
adjective
1115 of 1546
Bad /
Confused
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oblivious -
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Alan was oblivious of the person talking to him because he was staring at his phone.
noun
1116 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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savage -
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized
When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.
