chafe -
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.
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colicky -
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
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lapse -
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse
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gasp -
A convulsive catching of breath
Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.
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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.
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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.
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awash -
Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted
Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.
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burden -
To place a load or responsibility on someone.
Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.
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cramped -
Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.
We stayed in a cramped little cabin during our camping trip.
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finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
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queasy -
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
After the stock he bougtht kept going down, he felt queasy and thought perhaps he had made a bad decision.
