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expose - To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.

Leaving your skin uncovered in the sun can expose you to harmful UV rays.

noun

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chatter - Incessant trivial talk

The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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shabby - In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care

Tom didn't like walking around because people would see his shabby shoes that were falling apart.

adjective

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blunt - (of a knife, pencil, etc.) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp

Some knives are blunt and therefore pose less risk of accidentally cutting yourself.

verb

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prey - Hunt and kill for food

The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.

noun

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kink - A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.

noun

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Good / Big

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metropolis - A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.

New York City is a bustling metropolis known for its diversity and nonstop energy.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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pizzazz - An attractive combination of vitality and glamour

As the most acclaimed actress alive, Meryl Streep's pizzazz is key to her enduring popularity.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

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afflicted - Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.

Many people are afflicted with anxiety in high-pressure situations.

verb

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Bad / Delay

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futz - Waste time; idle or busy oneself aimlessly

Instead of doing his homework, Charlie futzed around on Facebook all day.

verb

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wreck - To destroy of severely damage something.

The tornando wrecked everything in its path.

verb

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oppress - To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.

During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.