backlog -
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
When Bill got back from his vacation, there was such a backlog of work to catch up on, that he had to work until 10pm every night for a month to catch up.
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Move
verb
jiggle -
Move about lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down
When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that would open the door.
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Exciting
adjective
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Incredible -
So extraordinary or amazing that it is hard to believe.
She did an incredible job organizing the charity event in just a week.
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Happy
nounverb verb
guffaw -
To laugh very loudly and heartily
When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.
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Love
verb
cuddle -
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.
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Strange
noun
fetish -
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc
The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" popularized the fetish of women submitting themselves to men.
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Dishonest
adjective
devious -
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.
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Strange
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antics -
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.
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Beautiful
adjective
stunning -
Extremely beautiful or attractive
When the group arrived in Paris, they were captivated by the stunning view of the Eiffel tower from so many locations and angles.
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Entice
nounverb noun
lure -
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.
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Bad
adjective
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Horrific -
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.
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Move
verb
plunge -
To quickly fall a long way down
When the summer heat hits, few things are as enjoyable as plunging into the pool.
