Einstein was unique among geniuses in that he also had a silly and zany side of his personality.
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Nervous
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tenterhooks -
Waiting nervously for something to happen.
After the weeklong trial, we were on tenterhooks waiting for the jury to give its verdict.
noun
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Old
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fogey -
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.
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Afraid
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panic -
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.
His panic grew when he realized he had lost his passport just before the flight.
adjective
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Mistake
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disconcerting -
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried
Linda had a disconcerting habit of speaking before thinking about what she should say.
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Unfriendly
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gossip -
Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others.
Though it only involves words, gossip about other people can cause deep wounds, and injure them socially and psychologically for life.
noun
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Stupid
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platitude -
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.
The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.
verb
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Dangerous
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erupt -
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer
After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava
adjective
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Unhappy
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forlorn -
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy
Karen was so upset at seeing the forlorn puppy at the pound, so she adopted him right away.
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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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Pain
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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Aggressive
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purge -
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
During the great Purge of 1937-1938, Stalin killed about a million people he felt might threaten his leadership.
