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backlog
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noun
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A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done |
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balk
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verb
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To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action. |
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dally
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verb
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To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time |
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dawdle
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verb
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To delay by taking more time than necessary |
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dillydally
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verb
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To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision |
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dither
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verb
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To be indecisive |
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hinder
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verb
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To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay. |
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impasse
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noun
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A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock. |
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interminable
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adjective
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Endless (often used hyperbolically) |
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laggard
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noun
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A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others |
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limbo
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noun
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An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition |
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linger
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verb
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To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave |
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logjam
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noun
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A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles. |
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obstinate
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adjective
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Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas |
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slacker
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noun
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A person who avoids work or effort |
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sloth
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noun
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Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness |
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stagnant
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adjective
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Showing no activity; dull and sluggish |
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stagnate
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adjective
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Cease developing; become inactive or dull |
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straggler
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noun
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A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place |
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stranded
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adjective
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Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money |
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