dud -
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
The firework turned out to be a dud when it landed back on the ground.
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concoction -
A mixture of various ingredients or elements
The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.
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Stop
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verdict -
An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion.
The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after three days of deliberation.
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
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Mistake
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slip -
A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.
After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,
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Hurt
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
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Stupid
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dope -
A stupid person
After the salesman had gotten Jerry to sign a contract to buy land in Arizona, Jerry visited the land and saw that it was worthless, and then he felt like such a dope.
adjective
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Small
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meager -
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.
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Happy
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chipper -
Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health
Ryan's chipper attitude made him very popular amongst his coworkers.
adjective
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Attack
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
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Dangerous
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reckless -
Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
The reckless behavior of the lead hikers, going much too close to the edge of the cliffs, put everyone in danger during the climb.
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disastrous -
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering
The hurricane had a disastrous effect on the small town.
