backlog -
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
When Bill got back from his vacation, there was such a backlog of work to catch up on, that he had to work until 10pm every night for a month to catch up.
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Light
verb
ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
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Squeeze
verb
cling -
(of a person or animal) hold on tightly to
The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.
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Unfriendly
verb
taunt -
Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
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Weak
adjective
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Enslaved -
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
Max felt enslaved by his addiction to cigarettes, and often struggled to try to give it up.
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Confused
adjective
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Hectic -
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.
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Old
noun
clunker -
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
The old clunker of a car hadn't worked in years and was too worthless to even move off the street.
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Move
nounverb verb
slap -
To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand
Maria reacted to the insult by slapping Jim in the face.
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Move
verb
scoot -
Go or leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
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Other
nounverb verb
stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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Attack
verb
clobber -
Hit (someone) hard
Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.
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Calm
adjective
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Casual -
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance.
I prefer a wearing clothes of a casual style when I'm not at work.
