tedious -
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
The meeting was so tedious that the employees couldn't even pay attention.
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ransom -
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.
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whoosh -
Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound
As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.
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gist -
The substance or essence of a speech or text
Very intelligent people can understand the gist of a topic even if they can't remember every word of it.
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goo -
A messy substance, that is usually sticky, runny or slimy.
In the kindergarten art lessons, the children were invariably covered in goo.
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lucid -
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.
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polarize -
To divide into two completely opposing groups
It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.
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flimsy -
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.
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binge -
A short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating
Instead of going to work, Nate called in sick and watched an entire season of his favorite show during a Netflix binge of viewing.
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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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rendezvous -
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place
After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.
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mongrel -
A dog of no definable type or breed
Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.
