hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
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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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lapse -
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse
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achy -
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.
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bleary -
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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uneasy -
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.
She felt uneasy walking alone through the dark alley.
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
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fatigue -
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.
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colicky -
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.
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hiccup -
To experience or make the involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm.
He hiccupped loudly during dinner and couldn’t stop for a few minutes!
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bristle -
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.
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leery -
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
Ever since she was bitten by a pitbull, Grace was leery of any dog she encountered.
