wisecrack -
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
When they were at lunch, he made a wisecrack about the boss, and everyone at the table laughed.
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huckster -
A person who sells things of questionable value
Martha opened the door to the huckster who tried to sell her land in Florida.
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Strange
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sissy -
A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly
Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.
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Attack
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brawl -
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
After several hours of drinking, a brawl resulted when one of the men took offence to a rude comment about his hat.
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Disorganized
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discord -
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.
Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.
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Dangerous
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dilemma -
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
Life is filed with dilemmas, often leading to no good outcome.
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kluge -
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.
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Pain
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pang -
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.
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Unhappy
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peeve -
A cause of annoyance
Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.
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Disgusting
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scum -
A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
Getting rid of soap scum is a common problem for people with bathtubs.
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Unfriendly
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rebuttal -
A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.
The senator’s rebuttal to his opponent’s argument was clear and persuasive, leaving little room for further dispute.
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Dangerous
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inferno -
A large fire that is dangerously out of control
The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.
