reinforce -
To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.
The general ordered additional troops to reinforce the front lines, knowing they were critical to holding the position.
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foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
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disingenuous -
Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.
It was disingenuous of him to act surprised when he clearly knew what was going on
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geezer -
An old man
To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.
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swindle -
A fraudulent scheme or action
Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
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drawl -
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.
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intolerable -
Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;
The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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sleazy -
(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral
The sleazy car salesman kept trying to sell Ned on unnecessary upgrades.
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gulch -
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.
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smattering -
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
The museum tour guide presented himself as expert about art history, though he only had a smattering of knowledge about the subject.
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ransom -
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.
