unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
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probe -
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.
noun
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shock -
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.
The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.
noun
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Stupid
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dufus -
Someone who is foolish or stupid.
Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.
verb
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scamper -
(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.
noun
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Brave
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moxie -
Force of character, determination, or nerve
Dr. Martin Luther King possessed such great moxie that he never wavered in his fight for civil rights.
verb
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Move
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smear -
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.
adjective
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Powerless
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vulnerable -
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
Without shelter, the animals were vulnerable to the cold, and they rolled into a ball as much as they could.
adjective
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amok -
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.
noun
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Unhappy
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whimper -
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain
The kitten let out a whimper because it was waiting to be fed.
noun
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Disgusting
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slob -
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy
Matt could never invite people to his dorm because his roommate Nick was a slob who would leave trash everywhere.
verb
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Unfriendly
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pry -
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
