reinforce -
To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.
The general ordered additional troops to reinforce the front lines, knowing they were critical to holding the position.
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Aggressive
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thwart -
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
Jim suspected that Fred his office mate said negative things about him in order to thwart Jim from advancing in the company.
verb
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Move
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divert -
To change the direction or course of something.
The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.
verb
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Attack
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
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Sound
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hiss -
A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.
The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.
adjective
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Dangerous
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reckless -
Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
The reckless behavior of the lead hikers, going much too close to the edge of the cliffs, put everyone in danger during the climb.
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Fast
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mercurial -
Changing emotions suddenly and often
Fred loved almost everything about his wife except her mercurial behavior, where her moods changed suddenly between sadness and happiness, or love and anger
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Smart
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premonition -
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
In 1929 he had a premonition that something bad would happen to the stock market, so he sold all his stocks just in time.
adjective
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Inward
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fickle -
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.
noun
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Disorganized
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maze -
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.
Her thoughts were trapped in a maze of worries and what-ifs.
adjective
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Disorganized
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garbled -
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.
The phone connection was not good, and all she heard was garbled speech coming from her son who was travelling in Europe.
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Friendly
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gab -
Talk; chatter
In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
