shackle -
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively
Because John had so much debt, he felt he couldn't consider switching careers, and therefore felt shackled to a job that he hated.
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Stop
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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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Bad /
Unfriendly
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
verb
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Bad /
Disorganized
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fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
verb
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Bad /
Unhappy
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mope -
To be dejected and apathetic
Considering he had lost his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Barry felt he had every right to mope.
verb
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Love
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idolize -
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship.
Many young athletes idolize professional sports players and dream of being like them.
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Friendly
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
verb
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Wet
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drench -
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.
The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.
verb
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Happy
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frolic -
To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.
On the first warm spring day after the long harsh winter, the lambs were let out in the field and they frolicked playfully in the fresh grass.
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Slowly
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slink -
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner
The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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begrudge -
To envy someone else's good fortune
Anne didn't begrudge her younger sister's happiness when attending Sarah's graduation from Medical School.
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Sound
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yap -
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.
Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.
