toxic -
Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury.
After years that the chemical factory dumped waste in Pine river, the river became too toxic for anyone to safely visit.
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unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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sizzle -
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.
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straddle -
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.
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zenith -
The highest point that something can reach.
When the soccer player was at his zenith, he helped his team win one game after another.
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luxury -
Something enjoyable and possibly expensive but not necessary.
When they were saving to buy a house, going out to dinner was a luxury that could not afford.
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summit -
The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain.
She achieved the summit of her career when she became CEO of the startup.
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authentic -
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.
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likewise -
In a similar way.
Though we didn't like the company's tough work schedule, I was quiet about it and my fellow workers did likewise.
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valiant -
Possessing or showing courage or determination
Brave soldiers always march valiantly towards danger, unafraid of the risks to themselves.
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verify -
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation
The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.
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drudgery -
Hard, menial, or dull work
Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.
