spotty -
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.
Bill ran on the issue of improving the environment, because he knew that the current administration had a spotty record on this issue.
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Unhappy
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grief -
Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves
When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.
noun
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War
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conspiracy -
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.
noun
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Unhappy
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grouch -
A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.
When I complained to the group that I didn't like that we were sitting on wet grass, I was told that I just sounded like a grouch.
verb
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Other
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appease -
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
When Samantha's 4 year old boy threw a tantrum in public, she would try to appease him by giving him whatever he wanted to avoid a scene
verb
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Hurt
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evict -
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent for three months.
verb
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Angry
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seethe -
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
Jerry seethed with anger when he found out that he was the only person in his class that wasn't invited to the party.
adjective
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Smart-Adj
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coherent -
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.
adjective
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Boring
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menial -
An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.
The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.
adjective
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Beautiful
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fashionable -
Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish.
In the 60's it was fashionable to paint vans, wear bell-bottom jeans and have long hair.
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Disorganized
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
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jarring -
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.
