Loudmouth -
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
He was a real loudmouth, always bragging about his achievements and never listening to others.
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Friendly
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niceties -
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.
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Sound
noun
thump -
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.
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Exciting
noun
cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
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Small
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Lint -
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her black sweater.
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Dirty
noun
splotch -
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
The fashionable skirt had splotches of black and red that created a striking design.
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Light
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Haze -
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.
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Body
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Freckles -
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.
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Unhappy
noun
dismay -
A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix
After the market plunged by 10%, the news networks showed Wall Street traders feeling dismay.
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Disorganized
noun
flux -
Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.
Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.
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Dishonest
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Decoy -
An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.
The spies set up a decoy vehicle, that looked the same as their own car, to mislead their pursuers.
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Unhappy
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despair -
Having no hope that things will get better.
Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.
