hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
noun
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Strange
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façade -
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.
Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.
verb
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Calm
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dwell -
To live in or at a specified place
If he ever won the lottery, Duane wanted to dwell in one of Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary houses.
adjective
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Weak
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defective -
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.
noun
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Good /
Brave
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gumption -
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.
verb
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Other /
Surprise
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divulge -
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.
The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.
verb
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Bad /
Angry
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seethe -
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
Jerry seethed with anger when he found out that he was the only person in his class that wasn't invited to the party.
verb
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Powerless
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scapegoat -
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
The manager tried to scapegoat the new employee for the project's delay, even though the problem had been caused by senior staff.
verb
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Hostile
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abandon -
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
Beverly took the cat into her house when she realized that the cat had been abandoned.
verb
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Dislike
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cringe -
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment
While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.
verb
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Hurt
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gawk -
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.
noun
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Wet
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trickle -
A small flow of liquid
Brock tilted his glass to get the last trickle of beer out.
