phantom -
An appearance or illusion without material substance
Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.
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Disorganized
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morass -
An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.
By 1968 the US involvement in Vietnam had become a morass that no one seemed to know how to exit.
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Dislike
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contempt -
A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.
The teacher spoke with contempt when addressing the student who cheated.
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Aggressive
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firestorm -
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.
Her controversial comments sparked a firestorm of criticism on social media.
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Unhappy
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dumps -
A low or depressed emotional state
After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.
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Big
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metropolis -
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.
New York City is a bustling metropolis known for its diversity and nonstop energy.
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New
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rookie -
A beginner who has little or no experience.
The rookie mountain climbers descended at a safer location than the experts and had additional supervision to ensure their safety while they gained experience.
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incline -
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.
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Other
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bystander -
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.
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Stupid
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ignoramus -
An ignorant or stupid person
Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
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Pain
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shackles -
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.
Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.
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Busy
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tizzy -
A state of nervous excitement or agitation
Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.
