hurdle -
An upright frame, typically one of a series, that athletes in a race must jump over
At the Olympics, the runners had to jump over hurdles in order to test their skills.
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Wet
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ooze -
The sluggish flow of a fluid
The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.
adjective
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Unhappy
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disgruntled -
Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.
The customers were getting more and more disgruntled having to wait in line for 30 minutes to get to the cash register.
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Surprise
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mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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Friendly
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chap -
A man or boy
On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.
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Attack
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blasphemy -
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.
To fans of the band, changing their iconic logo felt like pure blasphemy.
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Love
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smooch -
To kiss passionately.
Adam and Eve could not stop thinking about each other and they cherished their lunch breaks when they would meet in the park for a smooch.
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abuse -
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.
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Happy
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grin -
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open
Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.
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Confused
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anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
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Light
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glimmer -
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
Six hours after the house collapsed on Peter, his first glimmer of hope occurred when he heard the rescue workers calling his name.
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Move
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toggle -
Switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.
