Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
adjective
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Other
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unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
adjective
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Afraid
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
verb
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Flexible
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veer -
To change direction suddenly
Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.
adjective
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Good
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benign -
Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health
Despite his large size, the dog was completely benign and friendly.
adjective
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Bad
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nefarious -
An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.
Joe could only blame himself for the jail sentence that followed his nefarious career as a gangster.
noun
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Wet
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torrent -
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.
verb
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Bad /
Disorganized
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wallow -
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.
verb
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Mistake
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flunk -
To fail to reach the required standard in an examination, test, or course of study
Ron hid his school test from his mother because he didn't want her to know he had flunked it.
adjective
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Inward
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poise -
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person
The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.
noun
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Other
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puffery -
Exaggerated or false praise
The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."
adjective
180 of 3112
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Unfriendly
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intrusive -
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
The constant notifications on his phone felt intrusive while he was trying to focus.
