willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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Aggressive
verb
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Impose -
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.
He didn’t want to impose his opinions on others, so he listened quietly.
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Bad
noun
quagmire -
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
After the thunderstorm, the troops had to watch their step to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mud underneath them.
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Strange
noun
doozy -
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.
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Successful
verb
thrive -
(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
After heavy rains and patient care by the landscaper, the garden was soon thriving with beautiful plants and flowers.
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Other
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evince -
Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)
His sense of charity was evinced by the fact that he handed money to every homeless person he saw.
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Pain
adjective
excruciating -
Intensely painful
Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.
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Strong
verb
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Enforce -
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
The police are responsible for enforcing traffic laws.
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Unfriendly
verb
begrudge -
To envy someone else's good fortune
Anne didn't begrudge her younger sister's happiness when attending Sarah's graduation from Medical School.
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Inward
adjective
dainty -
Delicately small and pretty
Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.
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Disorganized
adjective
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adrift -
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
She felt adrift in life after graduating with no clear plans.
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Mistake
verb
bobble -
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.
