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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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cutthroat - Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways

The cutthroat competition between the 2 stores was so intense, that products were selling below cost.

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Other / Body

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plump - Having a full rounded shape

The fruit was very plump, and when Jim bit into it, the juice ran down the sides of his mouth - and it was as delicious as he had expected.

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fortress - A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack

After the major battle, the army rested in the fortress on the top of the mountain.

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gourmet - Characterized by a sophisticated or refined approach, especially in terms of food or taste.

The restaurant’s gourmet dishes inluded a delcious meat dish and vegetables.

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barrage - A continuous attack over a long period of time

The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.

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flammable - Easily set on fire; capable of catching fire quickly.

Keep flammable materials away from open flames or heat sources.

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augment - To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something.

The teacher used real-world examples and many charts and pictures to augment the lesson to help the class understand the subject.

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flatter - To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.

Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.

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mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

The scratch on the car door marred its otherwise flawless paint job.

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megalomaniac - Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.

The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.

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slob - A person who is lazy and dirty or messy

Matt could never invite people to his dorm because his roommate Nick was a slob who would leave trash everywhere.