scandal -
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administraton was swept out of office during the next election.
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blotch -
An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin
A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.
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backlash -
A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened
The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.
adjective
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shabby -
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
Tom didn't like walking around because people would see his shabby shoes that were falling apart.
verb
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slash -
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.
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skit -
A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.
During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.
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flustered -
Agitated or confused
Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.
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tardy -
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
The train was tardy, arriving 20 minutes behind schedule.
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expel -
To force someone to leave a place, especially a certain institution or country, removing them from a group or organization.
The student was expelled for repeated rule violations.
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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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crack -
To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.
She cracked the mug when she accidentally dropped it.
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Confused
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predicament -
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem.
He found himself in a predicament when his car broke down in the middle of nowhere without any cellphone service.
