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pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

noun

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troublemaker - A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.

Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.

noun

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spurt - A quick, forceful flow of liquid, gas, or another substance.

The dog tried to drink the water as it was spurting out of the hose.

adjective

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crabby - Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so please don't take it personally that I’m feeling a bit crabby today.

verb

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Good / Calm

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tidy - To clean up or arrange things neatly.

I need to tidy my desk before starting work.

adjective

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opinionated - Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.

He’s very opinionated and rarely listens to opposing arguments.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

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cling - (of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to

The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.

adjective

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upright - Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.

Henry Fonda played roles of upright men who were always honest even under the greatest pressure.

adjective

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hypothetical - An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.

When she learned about investing, it was only hypothetical until she actually had to choose what funds to put her money into.

adjective

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amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.

verb

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assault - To attack someone violently

The judge gave Nick a sentence of 5 years in jail for assaulting a policeman with a metal stick.

verb

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belch - To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

Matthew found that whenever he consumed lots of pizza and soda, it was only a matter of time before he would start to belch.