geek -
An unfashionable or socially inept person, who often also has technical skills
Being such a geek, Richard made up for his lack of social skills with his expertise in computers.
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motley -
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
The motley crew of casino robbers wouldn't seem like they would associate with each other in normal situations.
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punk -
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others
Avery was regarded as a punk who would many predicted would spend his life in and out of jail.
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sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
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cheapskate -
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
Even though he’s rich, he’s a total cheapskate when it comes to spending on others.
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inconceivable -
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable
When Roger Banister ran the first mile in under 4 minutes, he achieved what people had thought was an inconceivable accomplishment.
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radical -
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.
Her radical approach to education focused on hands-on learning and rejecting traditional teaching methods.
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mawkish -
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way
James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.
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mutt -
A dog with parents of different breeds
Being a mix of a Pomeranian and a Husky, the dog was usually referred to as a mutt, perhaps making its owners love it all the more.
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grotesque -
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
When Alan visited the Jordan family, he felt that the way that the son bossed around the parents was a grotesque distortion of the way normal parent-child relationships should be.
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honkey -
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'
Blues musicians actually liked the attention and fandom of the honkies who were their followers.
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tomboy -
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.
