succulent -
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids
Joe could hardly wait to bite into his succulent hamburger after the waiter placed it in front of him.
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Weak
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zonked -
Exhausted; tired out
After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.
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proximity -
Being near or close in space or time.
People liked living in the town because of its proximity to many wonderful beaches.
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Dangerous
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tinderbox -
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.
During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.
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Love
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fondle -
To stroke or caress in a loving way.
Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.
noun
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Angry
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outrage -
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
The decision to cut down the ancient tree sparked public outrage.
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Powerless
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enslaved -
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
Max felt enslaved by his addiction to cigarettes, and often struggled to try to give it up.
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Strange
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gewgaw -
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless
Francine valued the weird ring that Tom gave her, even though it was an inexpensive gewgaw - because she felt it showed that he cared about her.
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Disgusting
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stink -
Have a strong unpleasant smell
The garbage would stink so much that Beck could smell it from down the street.
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Unfriendly
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gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
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Flexible
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medley -
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
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Stupid
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platitude -
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.
The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.
