cram -
To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
Public garbage cans are always crammed with trash until it spills onto the street.
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thwart -
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
Jim suspected that Fred his office mate said negative things about him in order to thwart Jim from advancing in the company.
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Stop
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curtail -
To stop, reduce or limit something.
Tripling the fine for speeding was successful in curtailing the number of traffic accidents caused by speeding.
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parch -
To make or become dry through intense heat.
The earth was parched from the relentless heat.
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Uncomfortable
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schlep -
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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Aggressive
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pester -
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
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Stop
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subside -
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
After the winds and rain of the hurricane finally subsided, people could see the damage that was left behind.
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heckle -
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
When the woman heckled the comedian, he stopped his routine to insult her so cleverly, that she regretted starting up with him.
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Mistake
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overlook -
To fail to see or notice something.
It's important in a relationship to value the other person's great qualities, and overlook their faults.
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Successful
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thrive -
For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously
After heavy rains and patient care by the landscaper, the garden was soon thriving with beautiful plants and flowers.
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overlap -
The way two things can share space, features, or time.
Their work schedules overlap on Tuesdays, so they often meet for lunch.
