shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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paranoid -
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.
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Calm
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retreat -
A location or setting where one can go to rest, reflect, or recover, often in isolation.
On some weekends the company organized a weekend retreat in the mountains to allow employees to relax and bond outside the office environment.
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exotic -
Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country
Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.
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Inward
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unspoken -
Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.
There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.
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clash -
To meet and come into violent conflict
The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.
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Unfriendly
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shoo -
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them.
Ashok shooed away the media who kept taking pictures of him.
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Disgusting
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sludge -
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.
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Unhappy
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miserable -
Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.
She felt miserable after failing the exam she studied so hard for.
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yelp -
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.
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enforce -
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
The police are responsible for enforcing traffic laws.