aligned -
To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause.
The two countries fighting together agains a common enemy made sure their military strategy was alighed with each other.
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slant -
To slope or lean in a particular direction.
The workers on the slanty room had to be very careful, and they were well aware that a slip would mean danger.
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Disgusting
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dingy -
Gloomy and drab
The paint-chipped and depressing room was too dingy to live in.
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slander -
A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
Bill's company took a while to recover after his competitor broadcast a TV ad that contained slander about Bill's company's products.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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Smart
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scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
verb
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polarize -
To divide into two completely opposing groups
It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.
noun
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Weak
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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snack -
A quick, light foodstuff, often convenient or pre-packaged and consumed between main meals.
Often instead of eating a real dinner, she had a snack made up of all kinds of goodies she put together.
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indefensible -
Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused.
When he said that he robbed the store by mistake, the judge felt that statement was indefensible, and pronounced him guilty.
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ebb -
The movement of the tide out to sea
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
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feud -
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets kept up a feud that ended tragically for both sides.
