grab -
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
He tried to grab the last large piece of pizza before anyone else noticed.
adjective
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Delay
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stagnate -
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.
adjective
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Disgusting
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grungy -
Grimy; dirty
The grungy room required a lot of cleaning before it could be used by anybody.
verb
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Move
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pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
verb
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Confused
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
verb
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Aggressive
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squash -
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.
verb
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Flexible
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maneuver -
To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
The pilot was able to maneuver the plane right and left, up and down, to avoid the oncoming hurricane.
adjective
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Hostile
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contentious -
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.
noun
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Nervous
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frenzy -
Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation
Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.
verb
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Aggressive
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slash -
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.
verb
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Squeeze
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cling -
(of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to
The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.
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Weak
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collapse -
When something breaks and falls down.
The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.
