greedy -
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power
The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.
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bend -
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.
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prim -
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.
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flux -
Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.
Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.
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damp -
Slightly wet
The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.
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Dangerous
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splinter -
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
The mirror fell and splintered into hundreds of tiny shards.
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cajole -
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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splendor -
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
The colors of autumn leaves provide a natural splendor for people to enjoy.
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camouflage -
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.
The army uniforms look like the environment they are in as a camouflage to make them less visible to the enemy.
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Successful
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prevail -
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.
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singe -
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.
She accidentally singed her hair while cooking dinner and had to trim a bit off.
