awkward -
Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.
She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.
adjective
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Disorganized
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clumsy -
Awkward in movement or in handling things
Andy was so clumsy that he dropped everything he picked up.
noun
See verb
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Body
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squint -
An act or instance of squinting
Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.
verb
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Busy
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scamper -
(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.
verb
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Move
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zoom -
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.
noun
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New
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neophyte -
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.
As a neophyte to programming, she found the first few lessons challenging but exciting.
noun
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Bad /
Small
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shortfall -
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.
adjective
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Angry
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cynical -
Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.
After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.
noun
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aftermath -
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.
verb
See noun
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Wet
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drizzle -
Rain lightly
The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.
verb
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Move
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scoot -
Go or leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
noun
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Bad /
Dangerous
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dilemma -
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
Life is filed with dilemmas, often leading to no good outcome.
