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Abrupt |
very sudden and not expected |
There was an abrupt change in the weather. The road came to an abrupt end. |
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Blurted |
to say (something) suddenly and without thinking about how people will react |
Gosh, you look awful!β she blurted. |
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Eventually |
at some later time : in the end |
at some later time : in the end |
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Jeopardy |
in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger |
He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy. |
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Spiteful |
having or showing a desire to harm, anger, or defeat someone : having or showing spite |
She's just being spiteful. |
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Scrounged |
to persuade someone to give you (something) for free |
I managed to scrounge enough money for a bus ticket. |
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Comprehension |
ability to understand |
He has not the slightest comprehension of the subject. [=he does not understand the subject at all] |
