frisk -
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.
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Inward
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insular -
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.
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Surprise
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flabbergasted -
To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly
Lucille was flabbergasted when she arrived at her classroom Tuesday morning for another day of teaching, and her 4th grade students had made a surprise birthday party for her.
verb
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Weak
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disintegrate -
To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay.
When the atom bomb fell on Hiroshima, many of the houses just disintegrated.
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intertwined -
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.
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Unfriendly
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adversary -
An enemy or opponent
Batman and the Joker were adversaries of each other, and it was interesting to follow how each tried to use strategy to outsmart each other.
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Dirty
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tarnish -
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.
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Smart
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sage -
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.
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Move
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jolt -
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.
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Disorganized
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clamor -
To shout loudly and insistently.
For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.
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Crazy
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lunatic -
A person who is crazy
Martha was a defensive driver, to be safer with regards to a possible lunatic behind the wheel of another car.
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Angry
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tirade -
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
After his team lost the championship game, the coach launched into a tirade against his players, listing all the things they had done wrong in the game.
