elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
verb
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Move
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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
verb
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Aggressive
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stun -
Knock unconscious or into a dazed or semiconscious state
The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.
noun
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Unhappy
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despair -
Having no hope that things will get better.
Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.
verb
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Aggressive
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oust -
Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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quip -
Make a witty remark
At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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bozo -
A stupid, rude, or insignificant person, especially a man
Martin was a bozo who would always act rudely to people, and as a result his boss was considering letting him go.
verb
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Good /
Pleasure
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slake -
Quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.
noun
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Strange
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outcast -
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
Brent felt like an outcast when his friends refused to speak to him anymore, as a result of his being outspoken about his political opinions that were so different from theirs.
noun
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Unhappy
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frown -
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness
Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..
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Busy
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surge -
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide
A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.
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Big
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spacious -
Having plenty of room; large, wide, roomy.
The spacious cabin in the woods gave them plenty of room to do all kinds of indoor activities.
