linger -
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.
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dillydally -
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
Beth and Kat dillydallied outside the store instead of going inside and buying something.
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impediment -
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing when she was only19 months old, but she overcame these impediments and went to college at Radcliffe and became a great author and speaker.
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restraint -
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing
There were many things that bothered her, but she decided to exercize restraint, and not spill out all her emotions at once.
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hurdle -
a problem that you must solve or deal with before you can make progress.
To take an idea and turn it into a successful and profitable product invovles countless hurdles that must be overcome.
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obstinate -
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas
When his therapist suggested that Eddie give up gamblilng, he was obstinate and refused to consider the idea.
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evade -
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in an alley.
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shirk -
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
Employees who shirk their duties result in unhappy customers and lower profits.
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logjam -
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
The political negotiations reached a logjam when neither side was willing to compromise.
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stranded -
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money
After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.
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defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
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evade -
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
For years after stealing the jewels from the Jewelry store, Marcel managed to evade being caught.
