pushover -
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.
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thunderbolt -
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.
When the president's announced that he wasn't going to run for re-election, it came as an unexpected thunderbolt to the public.
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Disgusting
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stench -
A very bad smell
Eve covered her nose so she wouldn't have to smell the stench coming from the trash heap.
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Crazy
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compulsion -
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.
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catastrophe -
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.
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Unhappy
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dismay -
A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix
After the market plunged by 10%, the news networks showed Wall Street traders feeling dismay.
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Strange
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pest -
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance
The flies in my room were such pests that I couldn't get rid of, that they prevented me from concentrating on studying for my final exams.
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gleam -
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
The gleam of the sun on the water made the whole lake look magical.
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Stupid
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dork -
A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person
Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.
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Afraid
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
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Aggressive
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imposition -
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.
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nitwit -
A silly or foolish person
Ernest may have been a simple nitwit, but he had a kind heart.
