compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
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Uncomfortable
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chronic -
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.
His chronic asthma requires daily medication.
noun
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Steal
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mugger -
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
Darlene thought she was safe walking on a public street in broad daylight until a mugger ran off with her purse.
verb
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Unhappy
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yelp -
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
The football player yelped in pain after spraining his ankle.
adjective
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Busy
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perky -
Cheerful and lively
One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.
verb
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Love
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fondle -
To stroke or caress in a loving way.
Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.
noun
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Dishonest
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rascal -
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.
noun
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Uncomfortable
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fatigue -
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.
adjective
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Strange
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eerie -
Strange and frightening
The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.
verb
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Aggressive
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preempt -
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.
verb
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Unfriendly
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quibble -
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
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Disorganized
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scribble -
A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly
My doctor's signature looks so much like a scribble that I couldn't even identify the letters in his name.
