burden -
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.
adjective
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miffed -
Annoy
The job applicant's long-winded answers miffed the interviewer so much that she refused to listen to him further.
adjective
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Dirty
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risqué -
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
In the 1960's jokes on TV that were considered risque would seem totally innocent and accepted by today's standards.
noun
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Dishonest
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smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
noun
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Weak
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collapse -
When something breaks and falls down.
The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.
verb
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Unhappy
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retreat -
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.
verb
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Hurt
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wallop -
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
At his birthday party, Robby walloped the piñata so hard that all of the candy fell out of it.
adjective
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Dishonest
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devious -
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.
verb
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Unhappy
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frown -
To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness
Roberta frowned when she found out she wasn't getting a raise.
adjective
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Small
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minuscule -
Very small, tiny or microscopic.
The dwarf tomato was so minuscule that one would struggle to cut it with a knife, let alone find it in a salad.
noun
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Dishonest
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decoy -
An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.
The spies set up a decoy vehicle, that looked the same as their own car, to mislead their pursuers.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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demolish -
To pull or knock down something, such as a building.
The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be built in its place.
