The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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tweak -
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement
Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.
noun
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Unfriendly
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ingratitude -
Lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something.
The politician was surprised by what he felt was ingratitude when his opponent was elected, after all the generous projects he had accomplished while in office.
verb
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Dishonest
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obfuscate -
To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately.
The criminal's testimony at the trial tried to obfuscate and cover up his connection to the crime.
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calamity -
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
Hurricane Katrina was one of America's worst calamities, causing widespread death and destruction.
noun
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War
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conspiracy -
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.
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complacent -
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.
verb
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deter -
To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.
A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.
noun
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Old
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anachronism -
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.
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engrossing -
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.
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staggering -
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.
The view from the top of the mountain was simply staggering.
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blip -
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend
The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.
