Other

adjective

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stuck - Unable to move.

Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.

adjective

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prim - Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper

In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.

noun

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Other / Move

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gyrations - Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.

The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.

verb

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Other / Stop

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sidestep - To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it.

During the press conference, he sidestepped questions that he didn't want to focus on or deal with.

noun

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envy - The desire to have something that someone else has.

She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.

verb

See noun

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nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.

adjective

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crucial - Of central and extreme importance

As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.

verb

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Other / Body

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shiver - (of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

adjective

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picky - Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.

My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.

noun

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spark - A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.

A sparks from the campfire flew into the night air.

noun

See verb

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gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

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droop - To hang or bend downward limply.

His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.