characterized by tolerance and mercy

crude

dependent upon or characterized by chance

The crowd began to __________ when the visiting team missed an easy shot.

askew

Early explorers built crude shelters from logs and mud because they didn’t have proper tools or materials.

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boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

After the strong wind blew through, the picture frames on the wall were hanging _______.

contemporary

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totally unlikely

Even after being warned, the student crossed his arms and gave a ________ look to the teacher.

The powerful storm threatened to __________ the small coastal town, leaving nothing behind.

be unstable

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to do away with completely

It seemed inconceivable that the tiny boat had survived such a powerful storm.

The temperature can __________ wildly in the desert, soaring during the day and dropping sharply at night.

laugh at with contempt and derision

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