doodle -
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.
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1058 of2007 Bad /
Unhappy
adjective
grouchy -
Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining
Eli was a grouchy man who hated when the neighborhood kids would walk on his lawn.
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1059 of2007 Bad /
Dislike
noun
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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1060 of2007 Other /
Squeeze
verb
squish -
The act of crushing something that is soft
Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.
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1061 of2007 Other /
Move
adjective
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Aloft -
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.
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1062 of2007 Other /
Surprise
verb
startle -
Cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
The speeding car startled Victor, and he had just enough time to jump out of the way.
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1063 of2007 Other /
Sound
nounverb noun
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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1064 of2007 Other /
Move
nounverb verb
skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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1065 of2007 Other /
Body
nounverb verb
snooze -
Have a short, light sleep
Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.
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1066 of2007 Bad /
Dirty
nounverb noun
blot -
A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.
Whenever John applied for a job, the time he had spent in jail was a blot on his past that made it hard for him to be accepted for the position.
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1067 of2007 Bad /
Strange
adjective
mawkish -
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way
James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.
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1068 of2007 Other /
Slow
verb
lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
