burden -
To place a load or responsibility on someone.
Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.
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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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grimace -
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.
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harried -
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.
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sweltering -
Uncomfortably hot
In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.
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hideout -
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.
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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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chafe -
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.
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aggravating -
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.
It’s so aggravating when people talk loudly during a movie.
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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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swollen -
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.
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bumpy -
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.
