mangle -
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.
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War
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ransom -
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.
The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.
adjective
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Small
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time brief.
Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.
adjective
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Confused
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dumfounded -
Taken by surprise and suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.
When we found out that our boss had been fired because he had been caught stealing, we were all dumfounded.
verb
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Pain
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plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
noun
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Bad
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hooey -
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.
verb
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Mistake
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bobble -
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.
adjective
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Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
adjective
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Unhappy
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dour -
A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression
Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.
adjective
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Disgusting
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yucky -
Messy or disgusting
To the average child, vegetables are considered extremely yucky.
noun
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Crazy
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maniac -
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
The film’s villain was portrayed as a ruthless maniac with no regard for human life.
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Bad
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no-no -
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
