derail -
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.
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Flexible
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improvise -
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.
The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.
verb
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Body
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stoop -
To bend one's body forwards and downwards
While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.
verb
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Hostile
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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.
verb
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Aggressive
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meddle -
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
The meeting got intense when Jim said to Bill, "I just don't like it when you meddle into my personal affairs!"
verb
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Attack
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
verb
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Unfriendly
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quibble -
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
verb
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Move
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glide -
To move easily and smoothly
When Michael Jordan went up to shoot a basket, it seemed that he glided through the air.
verb
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Up+Down
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escalate -
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
The argument quickly escalated into a bitter fued that took a long time to recover from.
verb
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Nervous
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stutter -
To speak with involuntary disruptions or repetitions of sounds, often at the beginning of words, due to a speech difficulty.
During the presentation, she began to stutter when she got nervous.
verb
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Attack
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undermine -
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.
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Mistake
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bobble -
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.
