intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
verb
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Slowly
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scan -
To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.
He scanned the crowd for any familiar faces, hoping to see one of his friends at the concert.
noun
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Confused
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controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
adjective
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Mistake
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excessive -
Going beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate.
He was fined for driving at an excessive speed through a school zone.
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Smart
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bargain -
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.
verb
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Busy
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splurge -
To spend money freely or extravagantly
To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.
verb
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Sound
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shush -
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.
noun
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Unfriendly
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spoilsport -
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.
verb
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Confused
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
adjective
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Disorganized
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erratic -
Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.
The weather this week has been erratic, with sunshine one moment and storms the next.
verb
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Attack
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pulverize -
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown were shocked when they saw how the tornado had pulverized their house into little pieces.
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Successful
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feat -
An accomplishment that required skill, strength or courage.
When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest in 1953, it was a feat that impressed the entire world.
