Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.
verb
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Dishonest
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shortchanged -
To treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve
Bill felt he had been shortchanged by life, because he was born poor, and was orphaned at the age of 2.
noun
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Other
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
nounverb noun
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Big
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bulge -
A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
The athletic movie star's tight shirt accentuated the bulge of his muscles.
adjective
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Weak
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meek -
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
The meek dog was afraid to do anything without its' owner's permission.
noun
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Small
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nub -
A small lump or protuberance
To end a call when using old rotary phones, a person would have to place the phone down on the two nubs sticking out on top of the dial.
nounverb noun
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Good /
Friendly
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wink -
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal
With just a wink of this eye, the celebrity acknowledged his fans cheering him on at the movie premiere.
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Other
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
noun
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Body
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sniffles -
An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying
His cold was clearing up, but Hank still had the sniffles that made his nose run.
verb
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Sound
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murmur -
Say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
noun
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Stupid
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imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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inundate -
Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.
