thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
verb
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Unfriendly
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disrupt -
To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.
The sound of people screaming at each other outside the school disrupted the teacher’s lecture.
adjective
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Boring
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mundane -
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
Bill had been excited about being an archaeologist, but he found the daily tasks of digging in dirt to be mundane and boring.
adjective
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Good /
Energy
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unstoppable -
So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.
With their star player back, the team were unstoppable, and won one game after another.
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Weak
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scrawny -
(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony
Jon was too scrawny to be on the wrestling team, so he had to watch them from the sidelines.
adjective
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Nervous
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amok -
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.
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Bad /
Small
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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. .
verb
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Aggressive
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expose -
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
Leaving your skin uncovered in the sun can expose you to harmful UV rays.
noun
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Body
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paunch -
A large or protruding abdomen or stomach
Chris was on vacation, so he didn't care that people could see his paunch stretching his shirt to the limits.
noun
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Mistake
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unforgivable -
So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.
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Small
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dab -
A small amount of something
Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.
adjective
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Strange
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bizarre -
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.
Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.
