overlap -
The way two things can share space, features, or time.
Their work schedules overlap on Tuesdays, so they often meet for lunch.
verb
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rustle -
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.
adjective
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Dishonest
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bogus -
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith had suspected all along that the letter offering Oklahoma land for $100 an acre had been totally bogus.
adjective
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intriguing -
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.
adjective
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Busy
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tempo -
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace
A metronome tells musicians how fast or slow to keep their tempo.
verb
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Friendly
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encounter -
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.
noun
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Pain
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shackles -
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.
Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.
adjective
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Successful
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impressive -
Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability.
The athlete's round-the-clock training resulted in an impressive performance that broke several records.
verb
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wander -
To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.
noun
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Love
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bond -
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion.
The twins have an unbreakable bond and did everything together.
noun
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Delay
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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pompous -
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
The pompous man refused to speak to anyone who had less money or education than him.
