indulge -
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do
Though Beverly was on a diet, every once in a while she would indulge in an ice cream sundae.
verb
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Unfriendly
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scold -
Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily
When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.
adjective
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Stupid
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pointless -
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.
verb
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Friendly
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
adjective
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Afraid
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wary -
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.
noun
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Calm
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slumber -
A sleep
The slumber of babies is one of the few times they are quiet.
adjective
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Confused
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impetuous -
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.
adjective
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Strong
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robust -
Strong and healthy; vigorous
Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.
noun
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Stupid
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spendthrift -
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it
Arnold was a spendthrift, couldn't keep to a budget, and never seemed to have enough money.
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New
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rookie -
A beginner who has little or no experience.
The rookie mountain climbers descended at a safer location than the experts and had additional supervision to ensure their safety while they gained experience.
verb
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Inward
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boast -
Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
After his record-breaking finishing time, the runner boasted to the crowd with his entertaining poses.
noun
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Strange
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putz -
A stupid or worthless person
Homer was a putz who couldn't get through the basic tasks of daily life.
