Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.
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gimmick -
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.
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Strange
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Obscure -
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail.
The fog obscured the road, making it hard to drive safely.
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Bad
adjective
tacky -
In bad taste
Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.
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Bad
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pathetic -
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.
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rascal -
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.
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Weak
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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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Aggressive
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rowdy -
Noisy and disorderly
In the audience, a rowdy woman stood up and screamed her support for her team.
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Attack
adjective
insidious -
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
The effects of climate change are so insidious that they're not noticeable until polar bears have less ice to live on.
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masquerade -
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
Bill was a total narcissist, and his girlfriends eventually found out that his charm and good humor was just a masquerade, and all he wanted was to take.
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Aggressive
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impudent -
Rude and not showing respect
The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.
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Dangerous
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Perilous -
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
The hikers took a perilous journey through the snow-covered mountains.
