rebuke -
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
verb
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Angry
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fuming -
Feeling, showing, or expressing great anger.
Though he made a reservation for the restaurant days in advance, when he arrived they said they had no room for him, and he left fuming.
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mindset -
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.
With a positive mindset, she tackled every obstacle with confidence.
verb
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Good /
Calm
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mosey -
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.
verb
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Wet
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drench -
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.
The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.
adjective
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Pleasure
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pleasant -
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.
adjective
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Flexible
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undercover -
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.
The undercover cop became a cook in a restaurant to gather information about the criminal he was investigating.
adjective
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Fast
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mercurial -
Changing emotions suddenly and often
Fred loved almost everything about his wife except her mercurial behavior, where her moods changed suddenly between sadness and happiness, or love and anger
adjective
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superfluous -
More than is needed or wanted
Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.
adjective
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Powerless
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defenseless -
Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.
When the lion pounced on the sheep, there was no way that the defenseless sheep would be able to survive.
verb
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Move
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divert -
To change the direction or course of something.
The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.
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shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
