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lapse - A temporary pause, omission, or failure

Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse

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fatigue - Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.

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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.

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chronic - Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.

His chronic asthma requires daily medication.

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hangover - A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.

He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.

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disconcerting - Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried

Linda had a disconcerting habit of speaking before thinking about what she should say.

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grimace - An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.

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wheeze - To breathe loudly and with difficulty

Louise would wheeze so much that she had to use her inhaler right away.

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squeamish - (of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood

Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.

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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.

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queasy - Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.

After the stock he bougtht kept going down, he felt queasy and thought perhaps he had made a bad decision.

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leery - Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

Ever since she was bitten by a pitbull, Grace was leery of any dog she encountered.