The teacher showed Max that his scientific conclusions were wrong because they were based on spurious facts and logic.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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bumpy -
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.
verb
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Friendly
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broach -
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.
adjective
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Big
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spectacular -
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
The spectacular fireworks lit up the night sky in various colors.
adjective
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Small
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dinky -
Small; insignificant
Between his thumbs, the tiny piece of dirt seemed dinky in comparison to the large field it came from.
adjective
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Good
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splendid -
Magnificent; very impressive
The five-star villa came with a splendid view of the ocean.
noun
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Friendly
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escort -
A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.
The military provided an escort for the supply convoy through dangerous territory.
verb
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Unfriendly
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squabble -
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.
noun
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Beautiful
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ornament -
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
They ornamented the hall with flowers and lights for the wedding.
noun
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Strange
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Idiosyncrasy -
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.
He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.
adjective
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Good
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idyllic -
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.
They spent their honeymoon on an idyllic island with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.
verb
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Squeeze
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scour -
To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent
Victor would have to use a cleaning solution to scour the rust stains off of his bathtub.
