tycoon -
A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.
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Small
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negligible -
A very small amount of something
If you had invested $1600 in stocks in 1978, and added only $100 per month, in 2016 you'd have $500,000, all from that seemingly negligible monthly amount.
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Disorganized
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
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Disgusting
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shameless -
Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable
The clever website was a shameless attempt to sell defective goods to naïve customers.
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Disgusting
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revulsion -
A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something, that makes a person what to distance themselves from it.
The idea of harming animals causes revulsion in many people.
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Confused
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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Afraid
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spooky -
An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.
Eric regretted his ghost-hunting expedition with friends because he felt cold shivers when they went into the spooky old building.
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Flexible
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swivel -
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.
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Friendly
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genial -
Friendly and cheerful
Burt was such a genial person that everybody he met liked him instantly.
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Energy
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motivated -
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.
The most important factor in becoming a top athlete is to be motivated.
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Inward
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fussy -
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please
Ryan was always fussy when it came to food and never liked eating vegetables.
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Stupid
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asinine -
Lacking good judgment or sense.
That was an asinine decision—why would you jump into the pool with your phone?
