rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
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gala -
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.
verb
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Uncomfortable
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
verb
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violate -
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.
verb
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eke -
To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty
Throughout the third world, many people can barely eke out a living from their small plot of land.
verb
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Disorganized
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rummage -
To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle
The dog rummaged through the trash to look for food.
adjective
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Unhappy
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gloomy -
Unhappy and without hope
Because he grew up as a poor and lonely orphan, Bill had to work very hard to get out of his gloomy moods where he only expected the worst to happen.
verb
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quell -
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.
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pushback -
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection.
The manager faced significant pushback from the employees when he announced the new changes to the work schedule.
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dollop -
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.
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bedraggled -
Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected.
When I went to work I locked Fido out of the house by mistake, and he was soaked by the thunderstorm. When I got home, I felt guilty when I saw how bedraggled he looked.
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wither -
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
