abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
verb
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Flexible
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fend -
To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.
verb
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Up+Down
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stomp -
To step on something with force.
Andy stomped on the small fire that started in the woods when someone dropped a lit cigarette by mistake in the campsite next to his.
adjective
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Confused
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disoriented -
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do.
After flying 20 hours to Australia, he was disoriented and decided to sleep rather than do any work.
adjective
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Good
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impeccable -
Perfect in every way
In her graduating class, Joan was voted the most likely to succeed, because she had impeccable character and habits.
adjective
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Weak
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fledgling -
Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.
The fledgling peace talks collapsed when the army of one side made a surprise attack.
verb
See noun
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Sound
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crackle -
Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises
During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.
adjective
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Other /
Wet
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slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
noun
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Smart
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revelation -
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.
Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.
noun
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Small
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void -
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.
She felt a deep void of loneliness after her best friend moved away.
adjective
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Inward
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complacent -
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.
