Even when revolutionaries have good intentions and are motivated by high ideals, often their actions cause a breakdown in society that leads to chaos, until a military dictatorship steps in to maintain order.
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
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tardy -
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
The train was tardy, arriving 20 minutes behind schedule.
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adrift -
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
She felt adrift in life after graduating with no clear plans.
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shoddy -
Badly made or done
Sergei had to hire another contractor to fix the shoddy work the previous one had done.
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maze -
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.
Her thoughts were trapped in a maze of worries and what-ifs.
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unravel -
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
The worst part of owning headphones is having to unravel the tangled wires.
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fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
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turbulent -
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
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redundant -
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
The company decided to cut down on redundant positions, resulting in several employees losing their jobs.
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erratic -
Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.
The weather this week has been erratic, with sunshine one moment and storms the next.
