trudge -
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.
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ferret -
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
"Through logic and perseverance I will ferret out the criminal who committed this crime", Sherlock Holmes said to Watson.
adjective
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Bad
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pathetic -
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.
adjective
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lopsided -
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.
The football team won by a lopsided score of 35-6.
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jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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squint -
An act or instance of squinting
Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.
adjective
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pretentious -
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.
verb
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
adjective
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weird -
Very strange or unexpected
Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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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.
verb
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scowl -
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
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Disgusting
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scuzzy -
Dirty and unpleasant
The realtor was shocked to discover the scuzzy apartment that was meant to be shown to new clients.
