interminable -
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.
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Aggressive
verb
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Overwhelm -
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
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Disgusting
adjective
dank -
Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold
Samuel wiped the moisture off of his shoes and shivered as he walked across the dank basement.
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Small
noun
dearth -
A scarcity or lack of something
After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.
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Nervous
verb
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Gnaw -
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.
Doubts about her decision started to gnaw at her, making it hard to focus.
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Unfriendly
verb
pry -
Inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
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Attack
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ambush -
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.
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Aggressive
verb
impinge -
Have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
The senseless murder of his parents impinged upon Bruce Wayne so much that he was forced to become Batman.
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Weak
adjective
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Flaccid -
Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.
His handshake was so flaccid that the manager felt that he wasn’t really interested in the interview and the job at all.
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Afraid
adjective
wary -
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.
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Attack
verb
overwhelm -
To overcome resistance with tremendous force
The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.
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Weak
adjective
untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
