unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
noun
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Bad /
Disgusting
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sludge -
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
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stingy -
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.
nounverb noun
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Bad /
Mistake
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stumble -
An act of stumbling
Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.
nounverb noun
See verb
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Other /
Move
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cascade -
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
Niagara Falls is the most famous natural cascade in the world.
adjective
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Good /
Good
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prime -
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality.
Her company offered prime real estate, with only the best houses and apartments selling for good prices.
verb
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Bad /
Unhappy
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weep -
To shed tears
Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.
adjective
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Bad /
Dishonest
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bogus -
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith had suspected all along that the letter offering Oklahoma land for $100 an acre had been totally bogus.
verb
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Bad /
Weak
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derail -
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.
noun
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Good /
Busy
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ramifications -
The possible results of an action
Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.
adjective
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Bad /
Uncomfortable
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swollen -
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.
verb
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Other /
Slow
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budge -
Make or cause to make the slightest movement
Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.
