trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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woe -
Great sorrow or distress
Young Billy always felt woe at school whenever the bullies would pick on him.
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adversity -
A difficult situation or time in one's life
Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.
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pauper -
A very poor person
Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.
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shock -
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.
The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.
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wallow -
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.
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ignoramus -
An ignorant or stupid person
Casey's coworkers regarded him as an ignoramus, because whenever they asked him questions about his job and what he was doing, he threw up his hands and said, "How would I know that?"
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Unhappy
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grouch -
A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.
When I complained to the group that I didn't like that we were sitting on wet grass, I was told that I just sounded like a grouch.
verb
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slobber -
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.
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morbid -
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death
Lester had a morbid fascination with cemeteries and funeral halls.
verb
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mooch -
To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.
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perturbed -
Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.
She was visibly perturbed when she found out her flight had been canceled at the last minute.
