flee -
To run away from a place or situation of danger
Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.
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purgatory -
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering
Some people believe that after a person with a lot of sins dies, he must go to Purgatory for his soul to be cleansed before he can go to Heaven
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Calm
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stately -
An attitude that commands respect
Queen Elizabeth's stately attitude and actions always caused people to treat her with tremendous respect.
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Afraid
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horrified -
Filled with horror or shock.
She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.
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Mistake
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liability -
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.
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Mistake
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blooper -
An embarrassing error
Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.
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goad -
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.
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ripple -
A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement.
The stone Paul threw into the lake caused a big ripple.
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telltale -
Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.
The telltale clouds of smoke hinted at a fire nearby.
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Wet
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cleanse -
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.
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finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
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Disgusting
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smog -
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.
