romp -
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically
The polar bears romped with each other so roughly that they almost fell through the ice.
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racy -
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.
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Powerless
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desperate -
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.
He made a desperate plea for help, calling every possible number he could find, after the flood severly damaged his home.
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Sound
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sizzle -
A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking
The sizzle of hot dogs on the grill is a familiar sound on Memorial Day weekend.
noun
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Dishonest
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decoy -
An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.
The spies set up a decoy vehicle, that looked the same as their own car, to mislead their pursuers.
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Love
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hug -
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.
She gave him a warm hug when they met at the airport.
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precarious -
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.
verb
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Up-Down
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uproot -
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.
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Move
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yank -
To quickly pull something
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
adjective
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refined -
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
She had a refined taste in art, always selecting pieces that were both subtle and impactful.
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Busy
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industrious -
To work very hard
The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.
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Smart
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nifty -
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.
