somber -
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.
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Dangerous
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volatile -
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful
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Dishonest
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corrupt -
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.
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Weak
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feeble -
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
Warren wanted to lift weights to be healthy, but he was too feeble at his age.
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Attack
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brutal -
Savagely violent
Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.
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Stupid
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foolhardy -
Ignoring obvious dangers
Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.
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Uncomfortable
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finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
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Weak
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Fawning -
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power.
The assistant was always fawning over the boss, immediately doing his every wish, hoping to get a promotion.
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Unhappy
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bereft -
Feeling the loss of being without something
During the war, Amal had lost all his money, possessions, and friends, and he was almost felt bereft of hope.
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Small
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
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Strange
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inexplicable -
Impossible to explain
With all of his many abilities, Barry found it inexplicable that he was never able to find a job that he liked.
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Uncomfortable
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skittish -
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.
