peculiar -
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.
She had a peculiar habit of talking to herself while working.
noun
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Dishonest
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façade -
A deceptive outward appearance.
Bill realized too late that behind the salesman's facade of integrity was a crook that wanted to steal his money.
noun
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Strange
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doozy -
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.
adjective
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Dishonest
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sleazy -
(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral
The sleazy car salesman kept trying to sell Ned on unnecessary upgrades.
verb
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Unfriendly
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snigger -
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh
After preparing for battle, Captain Picard sniggered when he realized the aliens were not more harmful than a bunch of turtles.
adjective
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Hostile
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confrontational -
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.
verb
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Dangerous
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burst -
To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.
The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.
verb
See noun
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Hurt
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jab -
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.
noun
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Stupid
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
adjective
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Dishonest
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fictitious -
Imaginary, not real, made up and not true.
All the main characters in Charles Dicken's A Tale of Two Cities are ficticious, but the book gives you a good idea of what really happened.
verb
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Unfriendly
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squabble -
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.
noun
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Dangerous
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inferno -
A large fire that is dangerously out of control
The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.
