thorny -
Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.
The negotiating teams were up all night trying to resolve some final thorny issues that had to be resolved.
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ludicrous -
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous
The twenty-pound hamburger looked so ludicrous that Peter asked his friend to take a picture of Peter holding it.
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Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
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exotic -
Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country
Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.
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Strong
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formidable -
Inspiring fear or respect as a result being impressively powerful, intense, or capable.
Though he had big investors for his AI startup, he knew he had to overcome formidable competition against dozens of competing companies.
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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.
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Disorganized
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wreckage -
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
After the battle, the troops examined the wreckage of the enemy plane that had crashed, looking for any important information.
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majestic -
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity
The majestic snow-capped mountains were part of nature's true beauty.
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Entice
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coy -
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.
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Disgusting
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gory -
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed
Horror movies are known for their gory scenes where people are murdered by the scary villain.
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awesome -
amazing, breathtaking, or overwhelming
The Grand Canyon is an awesome natural wonder that leaves visitors speechless.
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sniveling -
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people
Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.
