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scrutiny - Careful examination of someone or something

Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.

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dread - Great fear or apprehension

Jim felt dread at the end of every month because he didn't have enough money to pay his bills.

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bystander - a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident

When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.

verb

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gratify - To provide pleasure or satisfaction

Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a bar of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.

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clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

We could hear the clatter of dishes as dinner for the wedding was being prepared in the kitchen.

adjective

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dreadful - Very bad or unpleasant

Jimmy just got angry when his mother said, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'

adjective

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cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.

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wispy - Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting

Amy and Sam liked to lie on the grass looking up at the wispy clouds float by.

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barren - A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit

Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel

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wary - Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.

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nip - A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite

Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.

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primal - Relating to very basic emotions or conditions

The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.