doing something that is improper or embarrassing

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​Ex: Hanging out with the wrong people can put you in a compromising position.

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compromising

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being very excited or happy

Ex: She screamed with delirium at the concert​

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a state of mind where you are confused and not able to speak or think clearly​

Ex: What he said didn't make sense because he had delirium from the fever.​

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​delirium

to publicly say that someone or something is bad or wrong

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Ex: ​Joe Biden denounced Russia for invading Ukraine.

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denounce

strongly disliking something or someone; believing someone does not deserve respect

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Ex: The student disdainfully glared at the teacher that yelled at him.​

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​disdainfully

very weak

Ex: The feeble old woman fell down the stairs.

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not good enough

Ex: ​That was a feeble attempt at a cartwheel.

feeble

done quietly and secretively to avoid being noticed

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Ex: My family furtively planned my surprise birthday party.​

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​furtive

a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education about a topic

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Ex: Young children have ignorance about how evil the world can be.​

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ignorance

the size, extent, or importance of something

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Ex: ​Russia invading Ukraine had a large magnitude on US gas prices.

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​magnitude

to notice, see, or become aware of something

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Ex: I perceived she was sad because she had been crying.​

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​perceive

very bad or dishonest

Ex: All of the employees found out about the boss's and secretary's sordid affair.

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very dirty

Ex: The house was sordid after the teenagers were left alone for two days​.

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​sordid