jeopardize -
To subject somebody or something to the risk of loss, harm, danger or failure.
Wally hated gambling because his father's reckless example had shown him what happens if you foolishly jeopardize everything you have.
noun
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Body
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tingle -
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.
noun
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Other /
Desire
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inclination -
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.
She had an inclination to eat ice cream at the end of a meal.
adjective
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Bad
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vile -
Extremely unpleasant
Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.
noun
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Bad /
Old
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hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
adjective
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Busy
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headlong -
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
His chance of success was not good, because in his excitement, he dove headlong into the project without a plan.
adjective
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Inward
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staid -
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
noun
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Bad /
Attack
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atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.
verb
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Move
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tug -
To pull with a lot of force
Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.
noun
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Busy
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controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
verb
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Other /
Wet
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spurt -
To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.
Water spurted from the pipe when it broke.
noun
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Big
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droves -
Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.
The shepherd guided the droves of sheep across the field.
