After 20 years of dedicated work, the way Allen was let go from the company without any notice left him with a rage that he never really got over.
noun
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Bad /
Steal
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mugger -
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
Darlene thought she was safe walking on a public street in broad daylight until a mugger ran off with her purse.
noun
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Bad /
Mistake
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audio
aberration -
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.
noun
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Good /
Flexible
Url
audio
spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
noun
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Bad /
War
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apocalypse -
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
Some believe that the ultimate redemption will occur only after an apocalypse that will destroy much of the world as we know it.
noun
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Bad /
Disorganized
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
noun
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Other /
Body
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freckles -
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.
noun
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Other /
Light
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chimera -
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
His dream of becoming famous overnight was just a chimera.
noun
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Bad /
Angry
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wrath -
Great anger that results in a desire to punish
Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.
noun
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Bad /
Pain
Url
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standstill -
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.
noun
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Other /
Sound
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ruckus -
A disturbance or commotion
When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.
noun
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Bad /
Unhappy
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pall -
A feeling of gloom
A pall of dread and silence fell over the crowd as the names of those who had not survived the fire were announced.
