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finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

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grimace - An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.

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Arduous - Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.

Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.

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fidget - Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.

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harried - To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others

Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.

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grimace - To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.

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stuffy - (of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation

The office was so stuffy that multiple fans had to be running at all times.

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squeamish - (of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood

Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.

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Burden - To place a load or responsibility on someone.

Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.

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sweltering - Uncomfortably hot

In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.

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Achy - Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.

The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.

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Aggravating - Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.

It’s so aggravating when people talk loudly during a movie.