escort -
To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.
The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.
adjective
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Strange
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freak -
very unusual and unexpected
We were driving in the country, and an unexpected and freak tornado went right passed our car.
verb
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Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
adjective
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Disgusting
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licentious -
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
He enjoyed settling down and having a stable family after years of a licentious lifestyle.
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Unhappy
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petulant -
Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.
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Hurt
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crush -
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.
adjective
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Good /
Busy
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tempo -
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace
A metronome tells musicians how fast or slow to keep their tempo.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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sweltering -
Uncomfortably hot
In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.
noun
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Crazy
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maniac -
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
The film’s villain was portrayed as a ruthless maniac with no regard for human life.
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clod -
A lump of earth or clay
Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.
adjective
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Delay
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interminable -
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.
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Unhappy
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despondent -
Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm
Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.
