Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.
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breakneck -
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.
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Love
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nuzzle -
Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.
verb
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Dishonest
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bilk -
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.
The con men in the big city are always looking for naive out-of-towners in order to bilk them of the money they took with them for their big trip to the big town.
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New
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upgrade -
To improve something to a higher level
When Betty got messages that her Windows 7 was no longer being supported, she realized it was time to upgrade to Windows 10.
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Stupid
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bimbo -
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent.
Eunice hated being blonde because she resented being stereotyped as a bimbo.
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Aggressive
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prey -
Hunt and kill for food
The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.
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Bad
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futile -
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Sisyphus was engaged in the futile task of rolling a boulder up a steep hill.
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coddle -
Treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
Many kids today are coddled by their parents who don't want them to experience difficulties in their lives.
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cuddle -
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.
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Disorganized
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scribble -
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly
At the daycare center, Cameron used a black crayon to scribble on the walls.
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adept -
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
