limbo -
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition
Because Ian had so much trouble making decisions, he often felt stuck in limbo, unsure of which direction his decisions would be taking him.
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Disgusting
adjective
fetid -
Smelling extremely unpleasant
The desperate scavenger had to ignore the fetid smell of the landfill.
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Unhappy
noun
grief -
Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone's death
Bella was filled with grief upon hearing that her beloved grandmother had suddenly passed away.
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Entice
adjective
captivating -
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.
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Other
adjective
rife -
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
The country wanted to attract English-speaking tourists, but their English signs were rife with errors.
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Friendly
noun
rendezvous -
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place
After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.
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Small
adjective
niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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Aggressive
verb
pummel -
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.
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Happy
verb
cavort -
Jump or dance around excitedly
The kangaroos cavorted in the field without a care in the world.
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Flexible
noun
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Consensus -
Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.
After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.
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Light
adjective
shrouded -
Something that is covered or hidden
Many feel that the real story behind the Kennedy assasination is shrouded in mystery.
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Squeeze
verb
crinkle -
Form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.
