maverick -
An unorthodox or independent-minded person
Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."
adjective
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Smart
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erudite -
Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.
The professor gave an erudite lecture on ancient philosophy that clarified many complex topics.
verb
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Delay
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dally -
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
Ike had dozens of reports to read through, but he decided to dally in the office for most of the day instead of doing his work.
verb
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Slow
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budge -
To make or cause to make the slightest movement
Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.
verb
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Slow
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shackle -
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively
Because John had so much debt, he felt he couldn't consider switching careers, and therefore felt shackled to a job that he hated.
adjective
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Disgusting
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squalid -
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Squalid conditions in the apartment forced the police to take the couple's children away.
adjective
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Small
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
noun
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Small
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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
verb
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Dangerous
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fester -
For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with
After their fight, Joan and David had a long talk to patch things up, because they didn't want to let any bad feelings fester.
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Disorganized
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rubble -
Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings
After heavy bombing, the city was reduced to rubble.
adjective
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Boring
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drab -
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.
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Strange
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ilk -
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”
