seep -
For a liquid to flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes
In the house Ron needed to renovate, water had seeped through the walls.
verb
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Exciting
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boogie -
The act of dancing to fast pop or rock music.
Early rock music was how many teenagers learned how to boogie on the dance floor.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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infuriating -
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
The high bills piling up were so infuriating that the Millers could do nothing but yell.
noun
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Unfriendly
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jeer -
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
The crowd let out a jeer at the politician when he talked about positions that were extremely unpopular with the public.
noun
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Desire
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zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
adjective
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Small
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niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
adjective
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Happy
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giddy -
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
Karen was so giddy with excitement when she heard that Mommy was coming home with a new baby brother, that she almost fell off her feet.
verb
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Unhappy
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wail -
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.
verb
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Sound
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hiss -
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.
verb
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Friendly
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hint -
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.
adjective
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Successful
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justified -
Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.
The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.
verb
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Inward
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prance -
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
