The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.
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Aggressive
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breach -
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
After 6 months of siege, the invading army breached the city's wall and destroyed the city.
verb
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mumble -
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he was mumbling too much.
adjective
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Unhappy
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
verb
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flutter -
To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements
Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.
noun
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Smart
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intuition -
An ability to understand something with your feelings
Liz used her intuition, rather than facts or attraction, to determine whether or not to continue her relationships with guys she dated.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
adjective
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Smart
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cognizant -
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
verb
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Unfriendly
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mock -
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.
noun
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Confused
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fixation -
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.
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Unfriendly
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nag -
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.
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.
