digress -
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion
Please don’t digress—we need to focus on the main issue during these important negotiations.
verb
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Delay
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balk -
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.
adjective
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Smart-Adj
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verbal -
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.
noun
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Happy
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festivities -
The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion
The coronation was followed by many days of festivities.
noun
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Wet
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squirt -
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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snooty -
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
Wearing a finely tailored suit, Philip looked down on the homeless beggar with a snooty glance.
adjective
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handsome -
Well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing, or having a pleasing appearance.
The handsome architecture of the building made it a popular spot for tourists to take photos.
verb
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Aggressive
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grab -
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
He tried to grab the last large piece of pizza before anyone else noticed.
verb
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Up+Down
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bounce -
To spring back after hitting a surface.
The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.
noun
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Small
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skit -
A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.
During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.
adjective
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Small
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scanty -
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
The detective persisted in his investigation even though he only had scanty information about what had happened at the crime.
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Old
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clunky -
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.
