After drinking all night, in the morning Bill felt too diffuse to concentrate on his work.
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Aggressive
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forbid -
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.
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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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Attack
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tyranny -
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).
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Delay
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stranded -
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money
After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.
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Dishonest
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hoax -
A humorous or malicious deception
Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.
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Attack
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infest -
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites
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Disorganized
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strewn -
Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.
The section of the park next to the woods was strewn with all kinds of junk.
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preempt -
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.
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Confused
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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Stupid
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moron -
A person who acts foolishly or shows poor judgment — someone who makes silly or careless mistakes.
He felt like a moron after locking his keys inside the car.
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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.
