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ruthless /'ru:θ.ləs/
Some people believe that to succeed in this world you have to be ruthless. |
not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel
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decadent /'dek.ə.d ə nt/
the decadent court surrounding the king |
A decadent person or group has low moral standards (suy đồi)
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cunning /'kʌn.ɪŋ/
a cunning plan/ploy |
1. describes people who are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose
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naughty /'nɔ:.ti/
Our boss treats us all like naughty schoolchildren. |
1. When children are naughty, or their behaviour is naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told to do
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brutal /'bru:.t ə l/
He was imprisoned in 1945 for the brutal murder of a 12-year old girl. |
1. cruel, violent and completely without feelings
2. not considering someone's feelings |
