flabby -
Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.
Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.
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Mistake
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overreach -
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.
The company overreached by expanding too quickly and ended up in debt.
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Old
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heirloom -
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.
verb
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Weak
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hobble -
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
After she broke her leg, she would hobble around to get anywhere.
adjective
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Confused
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speechless -
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.
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Unhappy
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troubling -
Causing worry, distress, or concern.
It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.
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Pleasure
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chow -
Food
Gina was so hungry that she was ready to eat any chow she would come across.
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Brave
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gallant -
Brave, heroic.
In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.
verb
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Hostile
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renounce -
To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession
To start her diet she made a resolution to herself that she would renounce cake for a month.
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Exciting
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exhilerating -
Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy
Martha found painting exhilerating, because she could express what she saw and felt in images and colors.
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Calm
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respite -
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
During our exploration of the jungle, it rained every day for 3 months straight without a single day's respite.
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blemish -
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.
