ragtag -
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.
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cognizant -
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
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manageable -
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with
Because she was a very efficient and organized at her job, she found the the heavy workload very manageable.
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squander -
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
Many lottery winners end up squandering their fortune and returning to their life of poverty.
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canny -
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.
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bawdy -
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
Even Shakespeare’s bawdy scenes, that are often breaks from drama, use a artistry of language that is writing at its best.
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lurk -
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
Artie lurked under his sister's bed so he could jump out and scare her when she least expected it.
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crap -
Something of extremely poor quality
Bill was very cautious when buying things at the flea market, because even though the prices were often low, he had to watch out that he didn't buy things that were just crap.
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fumes -
Gases or vapors, especially those that are toxic or unpleasant, often produced by burning or chemical reactions.
The car was releasing thick fumes from the exhaust pipe, and we could smell them in the car, making the air difficult to breathe.
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romp -
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically
The polar bears romped with each other so roughly that they almost fell through the ice.
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snarl -
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
The tiny chihuahua snarled so viciously that even bigger dogs were afraid of it.
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jovial -
Friendly, happy, and in a good mood
Ben liked going to the corner bar because of the jovial and friendly atmosphere.
