The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
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Desire
noun
obsession -
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.
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Dishonest
noun
cunning -
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
Through sheer cunning, Michael Corleone was able to become the most powerful mafia leader in the country.
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Strong
noun
prowess -
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.
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Pain
noun
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angst -
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.
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Crazy
noun
weirdo -
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange
The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.
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Dishonest
noun
treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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Exciting
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Enthusiasm -
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.
After work, the employees got together and shared their enthusaism for the job they loved.
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Stupid
noun
sucker -
A person who has been easily fooled or tricked into doing something.
Tim felt like such a sucker when he found out that he had bought fake goods on the internet.
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Unhappy
noun
gloom -
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.
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Smart
noun
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Wizard -
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.
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Weak
noun
tatters -
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.
