overwhelm -
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
noun
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Dishonest
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gimmick -
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.
noun
771 of 1579
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Delay
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impediment -
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at 19 months old, but she overcame those impediments and went to Radcliffe and became a great author and speaker.
adjective
772 of 1579
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Bad
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depraved -
Morally bad or evil
When he hit rock bottom, he decided to end his depraved lifestyle, and pull himself up and be a normal and healthy member of society.
noun
773 of 1579
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Powerless
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pushover -
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.
noun
774 of 1579
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Bad
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scandal -
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administraton was swept out of office during the next election.
noun
775 of 1579
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Strange
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hussy -
An impudent or immoral girl or woman
As one of the first female comedians, Joan Rivers was once viewed as a hussy for her off-color jokes.
verb
776 of 1579
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Weak
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languish -
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.
verb
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777 of 1579
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Dishonest
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scheme -
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
The family butler was always polite, but in his mind he was always scheming how to steal the family's jewels.
noun
778 of 1579
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Bad
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catastrophe -
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.
noun
See verb
779 of 1579
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Disgusting
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belch -
The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.
In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.
verb
780 of 1579
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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.
