Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
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ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
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bunch -
A large amount or number of something.
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden, and they looked beautiful in a vase when her husband came home.
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cavalier -
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
Don’t be so cavalier about other people’s feelings—it comes off as rude.
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petulant -
Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.
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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.
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steeped -
Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.
He grew up in a household steeped in music and creativity.
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waver -
To go back and forth between choices or opinions.
Alan would waver back and forth about whether he wanted to be a doctor or an actor.
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chatter -
Incessant trivial talk
The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.
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boondoggle -
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value
When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.
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scuzzy -
Dirty and unpleasant
The realtor was shocked to discover the scuzzy apartment that was meant to be shown to new clients.
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schmooze -
A long and intimate conversation
Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.
