Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.
adjective
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Crazy
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nuts -
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
Bill's friends thought he was nuts for swimming in the middle of the winter.
adjective
3051 of 3110
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Surprise
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dumbstruck -
So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak.
When Bill heard on the phone that the storm had destroyed his summer house, he was dumbstruck, and didn't know how to respond.
noun
3052 of 3110
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Bad
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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.
adjective
3053 of 3110
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Successful
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illustrious -
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.
The musuem had paintings from many of the illustrious artists of the last 50 years.
adjective
3054 of 3110
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Confused
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feverishly -
In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.
He searched feverishly through his bag, trying to find his lost passport.
adjective
3055 of 3110
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Bad
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vile -
Extremely unpleasant
Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.
adjective
3056 of 3110
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Disorganized
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hasty -
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
The judge told the jury and the lawyers that they should take their time reviewing the testimony, and they should avoid making a hasty judgment.
adjective
3057 of 3110
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Beautiful
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lovely -
Beautiful, attractive, or charming in appearance or manner.
We had a lovely evening by the beach, watching the sunset.
noun
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3058 of 3110
Other /
Sound
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screech -
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.
noun
See verb
3059 of 3110
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Wet
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spurt -
A sudden gushing stream
At this point in the stream, the rapid spurt of water along the rocks was obvious.
adjective
3060 of 3110
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Flexible
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supple -
Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.
