burden -
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.
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tangent -
A subject or activity that is a change in direction, and different than the one you had been doing.
The police tried to focus the only witness to the crime, but he kept going off on tangents about irrelevant topics.
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nod -
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.
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kibosh -
When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.
Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.
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glimpse -
A momentary or partial view
With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .
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embedded -
Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.
A video was embedded in the article to give more context.
verb
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Disorganized
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scramble -
To mix together in a confused way
During the first week of school, the teacher has hopelessly scrambled our names and faces.
adjective
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Stupid
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ditzy -
Silly or scatterbrained
People called Tina ditzy because she was so focused on her cell phone that she couldn't concentrate on any other tasks at hand.
adjective
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brusque -
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.
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gyrations -
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.
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hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
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coherent -
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.
