inertia -
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.
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violate -
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.
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squalid -
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Squalid conditions in the apartment forced the police to take the couple's children away.
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dysfunctional -
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.
He grew up in a dysfunctional family where arguments happened daily.
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chuck -
To throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
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mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.
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unflappable -
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
The spelling bee champ spelled each word in an unflappable manner, never letting the pressure get to her.
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tirade -
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
After his team lost the championship game, the coach launched into a tirade against his players, listing all the things they had done wrong in the game.
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crybaby -
Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.
Tim was being a crybaby when he lost the game and wouldn't stop complaining.
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cluster -
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
She wore a beautiful necklace with a cluster of pearls.
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glimpse -
A momentary or partial view
With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .
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contentious -
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.
