glamour -
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
With her beautiful hair and sparkling jewelry, the model was the very picture of glamour.
noun
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Disorganized
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
adjective
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Disgusting
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lurid -
Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.
At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.
adjective
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Strange
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raffish -
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
With his numerous tattoos and raffish manner, Adam caught Sherry's eye, although she knew her parents wouldn't approve of him.
noun
See verb
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Dishonest
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fib -
A lie, typically an unimportant one
Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.
adjective
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New
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spontaneous -
Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment
When Doris saw the gunman start shooting in the schoolyard, her spontaneous impulse was to run and hide behind a car.
verb
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Pain
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torment -
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering
William enjoyed tormenting his younger sister until she would run away and complain to their mother.
noun
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Successful
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trophy -
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.
verb
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Unfriendly
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snigger -
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh
After preparing for battle, Captain Picard sniggered when he realized the aliens were not more harmful than a bunch of turtles.
adjective
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Small
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scanty -
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
The detective persisted in his investigation even though he only had scanty information about what had happened at the crime.
noun
See verb
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Mistake
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fumble -
An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
Owen made a major fumble on his date when he knocked over his glass of wine.
adjective
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Smart
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
