niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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vivacious -
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
Marilyn Monroe was a vivacious actress whose charisma seemed to burst through the screen.
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Stupid
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foolhardy -
Ignoring obvious dangers
Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.
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Disorganized
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
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Powerless
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dependent -
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.
He lived in a cheap basement apartment rather than stay in his parents' house, because he didn't want to be so dependent on them.
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
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Uncomfortable
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swollen -
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.
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Smart
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Sage -
Showing great wisdom, good judgment, and profound insight, often gained through experience.
She made a sage decision to wait before making any big changes, choosing to gather more information first.
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Uncomfortable
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sweltering -
Uncomfortably hot
In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.
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vindictive -
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
In the pilgrim's nightmare, the vindictive Thanksgiving turkeys sought revenge for being eaten.
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Up-Down
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choppy -
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
We had to cancel the boat ride because the water was too choppy.
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Love
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selfless -
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
Mother Teresa's care for the poor in India was an act of selfless devotion to the needs of others.
