pointless -
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.
adjective
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Beautiful
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vivid -
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.
noun
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Good /
Calm
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getaway -
A good location for a short vacation
Phil and Sandra loved their cabin in the woods, and it was perfect for a short getaway weekend vacation.
adjective
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Good /
Calm
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
verb
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Bad /
Steal
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mooch -
To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.
verb
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Other /
Move
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squirm -
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
noun
See verb
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Good /
Smart
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probe -
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.
noun
See verb
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Other /
Light
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eclipse -
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.
noun
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Other /
Inward
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compulsion -
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.
noun
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Other /
Fast
Url
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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.
verb
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Other /
Sound
Url
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babble -
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Monica worked at home, and sometimes her 1 year old Charlie sat in her lap, and he babbled away about all sorts of things that she didn’t understand.
verb
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Other /
Other
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faze -
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.
Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.
