nudge -
Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something
Simon nudged Randy because he wanted him to look up from his drink.
verb
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Hostile
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sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
verb
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Smart
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heed -
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.
noun
See verb
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Wet
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thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
adjective
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Disorganized
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turbulent -
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.
verb
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Other
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cleanse -
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.
noun
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Brave
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warrior -
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win
When Arnold became head of Sales, he used the warrior inside himself to win every sale, large or small.
noun
See verb
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Friendly
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schmooze -
A long and intimate conversation
Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.
verb
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Mistake
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squander -
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
Many lottery winners end up squandering their fortune and returning to their life of poverty.
verb
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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.
adjective
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Small
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scanty -
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
The detective persisted in his investigation even though he only had scanty information about what had happened at the crime.
noun
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Delay
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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.
