Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.
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Exile -
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
After the revolution, the king lived in exile in a foreign land.
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rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
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doom -
Condemn to certain destruction or death
Devon's father told him that unless he improved his grades, he was doomed to a lifetime of poorly paid jobs.
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hassle -
Irritating inconvenience
Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.
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Unhappy
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gripe -
To complain about something that is bothering you
Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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Lament -
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.
She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.
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glimpse -
A momentary or partial view
With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .
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sob -
An act or sound of sobbing
Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.
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wail -
A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.
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Breach -
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.
