inflame -
To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.
The government was hesitant to bring in the troops to control the riots, because that might just inflame the situation.
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Uncomfortable
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skittish -
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.
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Move
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pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
adjective
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Surprise
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dumbstruck -
So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak.
When Bill heard on the phone that the storm had destroyed his summer house, he was dumbstruck, and didn't know how to respond.
adjective
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Successful
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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
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Other
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martyr -
Kill (someone) because of their beliefs
The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.
adjective
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Aggressive
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arrogant -
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
The athlete was talented but came across as arrogant in interviews, and that's why he didn't have many fans.
noun
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Dishonest
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loot -
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.
verb
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Dishonest
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leech -
To habitually exploit or rely on
The loan shark would leech off of Frank's desperation with absurdly high interest rates.
noun
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Wet
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splash -
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.
verb
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Other
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flourish -
To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
With a healthy diet, children will flourish into healthy adults.
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Pleasure
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hedonism -
The idea that pleasure is the main goal of life.
People who are focused on hedonism are often less happy because happiness comes from relationships, and relationships come from generosity.
