lunge -
To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone
Sir Lancelot lunged his sword into belly of the fiery dragon.
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cataclysm -
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
Scientists have predicted that a massive cataclysm, like a tsunami with 400-foot waves, could happen in the future.
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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.
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Disorganized
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disarray -
A state of disorder or confusion.
After his weeklong illness, his thoughts were in disarray, making it hard to focus.
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cruel -
Causing physical or mental pain
It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.
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Unhappy
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yelp -
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.
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thug -
A violent person, especially a criminal
When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.
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bluff -
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.
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Stupid
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lackey -
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.
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wacky -
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.
George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.
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impudent -
Rude and not showing respect
The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
