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shackle - Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively

Because John had so much debt, he felt he couldn't consider switching careers, and therefore felt shackled to a job that he hated.

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nudge - Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something

Simon nudged Randy because he wanted him to look up from his drink.

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ramble - To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

Sometimes on the weekend, Joe would like to just ramble in the woods and think about the week that was and the week that was about to be.

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roam - To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area

The buffalo had dozens of acres to roam freely without a care in the world.

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eventually - Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.

It took hours of searching, but we eventually found the missing keys.

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elusive - Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

For decades until he was finally captured, James "Whitey" Bulger was one of the most elusive criminals alive.

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stuck - Unable to move.

Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.

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plop - To drop gently and without making a loud noise.

After drinking all evening, John plopped an Alka-Seltzer into a glass of water, hoping that drinking it would relieve his headache.

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wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

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creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

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lug - To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.

For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.

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hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.