fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
verb
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
adjective
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naughty -
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
Susie was punished by her father for her naughty behavior.
verb
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quiver -
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.
adjective
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Disorganized
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sketchy -
Poorly constructed or done carelessly, often rushed or low-quality.
He realized that his plan for the project was sketchy and not well thought out, and that he would have to plan it out in greater detail.
verb
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slog -
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
After their boat got stuck in the swamp, Anne, Joyce, and Mary climbed out and slogged through the swamp for an hour before they got to solid land.
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frantic -
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
Between his two jobs and high debts, Randy was always frantic about how to deal with his life.
adjective
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Boring
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unadorned -
Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style
The building's design was simple and unadorned, focusing more on function than aesthetics.
noun
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Strange
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pest -
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance
The flies in my room were such pests that I couldn't get rid of, that they prevented me from concentrating on studying for my final exams.
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tenacity -
Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way
The tennis player was hard to beat because he had tremendous tenacity to win and fought vigorously for every point.
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screech -
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.
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Pleasure
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fragrant -
Having a good and pleasant smell.
When she entered the flower store, she loved the fragrant smells in the air from the great variety of flowers.
