Dissent -
An act of expressing opposition or objection.
In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.
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engulf -
To surround something completely
After the accident, a minute after Dan got out of the car, the car was engulfed in flames.
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Unhappy
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dour -
A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression
Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.
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Smart
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probe -
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.
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Friendly
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Encounter -
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
Their encounter at the conference led to a productive collaboration
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Weak
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Beleaguered -
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
After 2 weeks of fighting, the beleaguered soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
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Shape
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blob -
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick
There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.
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Exciting
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Gala -
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.
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Confused
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Fixation -
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.
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Unfriendly
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Chastise -
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
He was chastised by his coach for not following the game plan.
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Avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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Wet
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damp -
Slightly wet
The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.