When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
verb
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hiss -
A sharp sibilant sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.
The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.
verb
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Successful
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blossom -
To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.
A year after graduating law school, Wendy blossomed as an eloquent court attorney.
noun
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Busy
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bustle -
Excited activity and movement
In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.
adjective
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Afraid
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intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
noun
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status -
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
He gained status in the company after his promotion.
adjective
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Dangerous
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ominous -
Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.
The dark clouds overhead were an ominous sign that a storm was coming.
nounverb verb
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whirl -
Move or cause to move rapidly around and around
The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.
noun
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Successful
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hotshot -
An important or exceptionally able person
At his peak, Tiger Woods was the biggest hotshot in golf.
noun
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Successful
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prosperity -
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability.
The country enjoyed a long period of prosperity, with a booming economy and low unemployment rates.
adjective
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Beautiful
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awesome -
amazing, breathtaking, or overwhelming
The Grand Canyon is an awesome natural wonder that leaves visitors speechless.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
