The double shot iced coffee from Starbucks made Roman so jittery that he couldn't stand still.
adjective
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Successful
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miraculous -
So amazingly successful, that it almost seems to be a result of a miracle.
After the polio epidemic of 1952 that infected 60,000 children, the Salk vaccine introduced in 1955 seems like a miraculous protection.
verb
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Weak
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succumb -
To not be able to resist and finally to give into pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
Michael had tried to quit smoking, but he kept succumbing to the temptation of nicotine.
adjective
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Bad /
Confused
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compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
adjective
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Bad /
Stupid
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hokey -
Mawkishly sentimental
"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered hokey and superficial by many people, but it never fails to bring a tear to the eye.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
noun
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Other /
Wet
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slush -
Partially melted snow or ice
In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.
adjective
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Weak
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lackluster -
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.
adjective
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Other /
Other
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superfluous -
More than is needed or wanted
Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.
adjective
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Shape
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contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
noun
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Bad /
Strange
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kluge -
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.
verb
See noun
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Good /
Friendly
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swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Jay and Dave agreed to swap gifts with each other for the holildays.
