inundate -
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.
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grouch -
A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.
When I complained to the group that I didn't like that we were sitting on wet grass, I was told that I just sounded like a grouch.
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flashback -
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.
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shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
verb
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instigate -
To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions
Fred was a bully in the school yard, and he always seemed to be instigating a fight or some other kind of trouble.
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unrepentant -
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.
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outcast -
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
Brent felt like an outcast when his friends refused to speak to him anymore, as a result of his being outspoken about his political opinions that were so different from theirs.
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heartbroken -
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.
Billy was heartbroken when his dog Bruno passed away, and he spent a lot of time alone in the park..
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meteoric -
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention
When the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, it led to their meteoric rise in popularity.
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abuse -
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.
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Boring
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menial -
An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.
The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.
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insecure -
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself.
When the disease caused blotches on her face, she felt insecure whenever she was with people.
